A newly discovered bacteria living in Russia’s lake Baikal could end the risk of environmental damage from oil spills.

During submersions to Baikal Russian scientists discovered very interesting microorganisms. They were found in samples and turned out to be promising for eliminating consequences of various ecological disasters.

Scientists claim that these microorganisms live on oil. Every year lake Baikal excretes about 4 tons of oil from bottom cracks, and said microbes eat it, thus saving the lake from being polluted, expedition members say. A lot of research work is required to determine conditions for these tiny creatures to live and to consume oil in other environments. (Russia IC)

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