Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, with a warming impact far greater than CO₂.
Scientists are now finding methane seeps not only in the Arctic, but also in shallow waters off Antarctica.
Tracking these bubbles helps assess climate risks—and reveals unique deep-sea ecosystems that may offer clues to life’s origins.
by Elizabeth Devitt
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/01/methane-chasers-hunting-a-climate-changing-gas-seeping-from-earths-seafloor/