• Bioremediation is a branch of biotechnology that uses living organisms such as microbes and bacteria to decontaminate affected areas.

  • It is used to remove contaminants, contaminants and toxins from soil, water and other media.
  • Bioremediation is used to clean up oil spills or contaminated groundwater.
  • Bioremediation can be carried out “in situ” - at the site of contamination - or “ex situ” - outside of it.