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Bubbles from the Deep! Why the Ocean Floor is Having a Giant Burp

Wednesday 9 September 2026 β€’Mongabay Kids
Bubbles from the Deep! Why the Ocean Floor is Having a Giant Burp

Photo: Cristian Palmer / Unsplash

Deep under the cold ocean water, giant bubbles of methane [a natural gas that can trap heat in the air] are escaping from the seafloor. Scientists are using special underwater robots to measure these chilly burps and see how they might warm up our planet. What do you think an underwater gas bubble looks like when it finally reaches the surface?
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