Mathane Flares in the Arctic (IMAGE) UiT The Arctic University of Norway Caption Ocean floor observatories, research ship and airplane were deployed to a area of 250 active methane gas flares in the Arctic Ocean. Credit Torger Grytå/CAGE Usage Restrictions Credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.