Earth Sciences

Anaerobic oxidation has a minor effect on mitigating seafloor methane emissions from gas hydrate dissociation

C. Stranne, M. O'regan, et al.

Ocean warming is destabilizing methane reservoirs in continental margin sediments, with potentially serious implications for climate warming. This groundbreaking research by Christian Stranne and colleagues reveals that while anaerobic oxidation of methane is crucial, its effectiveness is significantly limited at higher seafloor warming rates, potentially affecting methane emissions less than expected.