Best oil eater to use probably Alcanivorax Borkumensis, best oil degrader, common

gram neg, rod, needs O, non-motile

scientists have compete genetic map, making some that purify coal, have lots of strains

need phosphorus, nitro in addition to alkanes in oil

used in oil spills, sometimes modified to withstand more heat or cold

usually supplemented with nutrients for oil spill cleaning

optimal temp 20-30 degrees C