Gulf Spill Reveals New Oil-Eating Bacteria
Researchers reporting in the journal Science say they have discovered a new species of oil-eating bacteria living half a mile down in the Gulf of Mexico. Study author Terry Hazen discusses the finding and what these bacteria might mean for future oil spills... Rest at link -->
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Here is one. More coming. (?)

The thing that stands out to me in regards your post is that these guys have been down to the well head. remotely. collected samples of the bacteria and brought them back to the lab. No ill effects. hmmmmmmm