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Scientists conclude spilled Macondo oil biodegrading quickly

08/09/2010
By Paula Dittrick
Early observations and preliminary research results show most of the oil spilled from the Macondo well is biodegrading quickly, but more research and analysis is needed to determine long-term effects on marine life, a federal science report said.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the US Department of the Interior released a report Aug. 4 outlining measurement methods and best estimates of what happened to the spilled oil. US Environmental Protection Agency scientists also were involved.More than 25 government and independent scientists contributed to the calculation methods or the calculations. BP BPL, operator of the Macondo well, was not part of the team.The calcula...
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