Methane Cruise (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption Researchers used a coring machine to gather samples of sediment off Washington's coast to see if observations match their calculations for warming-induced methane release. The photo was taken in October aboard the UW's Thomas G. Thompson research vessel. Credit R. Cannata / Univ. of Washington Usage Restrictions With 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.