These interdisciplinary teams share their expertise to further the success of the projects. Imagine dealing with all the different problems associated with environmental pollution. Developing clean-up methods requires the attention and expertise of a variety of different scientists. For example in a toxic waste spill, a geologist would know the effects of pollution on the soil whereas a biologist would be able to assess the human risks associated with a particular pollutant. The second area is to research microorganisms and bioremediation.
Researchers are interested in the behavior of microorganisms in various polluted environments.
They are researching how a microorganism has the capability of surviving in a polluted environment as well as how it uses the pollutant as a nutrient.