history of bioremediation
Bioremediation was first discovered around 600 BC by the Romans. Although their versions of the process aren't as developed as today's, they were still able to use it. They used bioremediation to clean their waste water. Much later, in the 1960's, bio-remediation was officially invented by George Robinson. He had experimented with microbes inside of polluted glass jars. More research was conducted on these microbes to expand their capabilities. It wasn't until 1972 when these microbes were put to the test in a real life situation. Scientists used them to try and clean out fuel tanks on the RMS Queen Mary. The attempt was successful and ever since 1972, humans have been using and improving these microbes. They are making them more powerful and efficient, as well as using them to help clean oil spills and there contamination situations. Today, thanks to improvements on the microbes, they are now much more versatile than before. They have improved greatly since they were first discovered and will continue to improve under scientific research.