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June 01, 2016

Hydrothermal vents, methane seeps play enormous role in marine life, global climate
Corvallis OR (SPX) Jun 01, 2016
The hydrothermal vents and methane seeps on the ocean floor that were once thought to be geologic and biological oddities are now emerging as a major force in ocean ecosystems, marine life and global climate. However, even as researchers learn more about their role in sustaining a healthy Earth, these habitats are being threatened by a wide range of human activities, including deep-sea mining, bottom trawling and energy harvesting, scientists say in a report published in Frontiers in Marine Science. ... read more

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