Methane leak in the South China Sea led to the formation of a new ecosystem

1. 08/09/2026, 10:34

   Methane leak in the South China Sea led to the formation of a new ecosystem

   In 2018, a methane leak occurred from the seabed due to a mistake by Chinese geologists. Over two years, an ecosystem formed at the leak site that began actively absorbing gas, reducing its emissions.

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