Methane Seep (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Methane Seep

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Methane seep environments such as this (from 1000m deep) capture carbon dioxide while consuming methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Their activities are critical to a healthy planet.

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Photo credit: Andrew Thurber, Oregon State University

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