Biostimulation strategies for fresh and chronically polluted marine environments with petroleum hydrocarbonsBiostimulation strategies for fresh and chronically polluted marine environments with petroleum hydrocarbons Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication Δημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτές 2015-10-142009enStimulation of indigenous degraders with suitable nutrients can significantly enhance bioremediation rates of marine environments polluted with petroleum hydrocarbons. Biostimulation is emerging as the best strategy for combating oil spills following first response actions. This mini review is focused on the conditions under which biostimulation leads to increased effectiveness and strategies for successful biostimulation to fresh and chronically polluted sites are suggested.Δημοσίευση σε επιστημονικό περιοδικό http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology684802–807 Nikolopoulou Maria Νικολοπουλου Μαρια Kalogerakis Nikos Καλογερακης Νικος Society of Chemical Industry biostimulation bioremediation oil spills chronic pollution oleophilic slow release fertilizers