Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Scientists studied the interaction of the oil spill and microbes in Gulf of Mexico waters. Credit Image courtesy of Luke McKay, University of Georgia Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.