Deep-Sea Oasis Discovered 2.5 Miles Below The Arctic Ocean Stuns Scientists
Summary
Scientists have found a new underwater ecosystem about 2.5 miles beneath the Arctic Ocean. This ecosystem has changed what researchers know about deep-sea biodiversity and the global carbon cycle.Key Facts
- The ecosystem is located on the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea, part of the Arctic Ocean.
- Scientists discovered deep methane hydrate mounds, also called Freya mounds, at this site.
- These mounds are made of solid structures that trap gases and crude oil.
- The area hosts many species that live without sunlight by using chemical energy.
- More than 20 species, including tube worms and shrimp, were found around these mounds.
- Methane, along with other gases like ethane, propane, and butane, are released from these structures.
- Researchers used a remotely operated vehicle named Aurora to study the ecosystem.
- The discovery could impact international policies on deep-sea mining and ocean conservation.
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