Use of Genetically Engineered Microbes - The use of genetically engineered microbes for cleaning spilled oils will be facilitated by mixing the microbe with straw, which can be stored. When needed, the straw with mixed microbes can be scattered over the spilled oil, so that the straw will first soak oily water and then the microbe will break up the oil into harmless, non polluting materials, rendering the water and the site harmless.