Close-up of methane hydrate observed at a depth of 1,055 meters, near where bubble plumes were detected in previous sonar data. Methane hydrates, a hydrate patch, and chemosynthetic communities were seen during today’s dive, but no active seepage was observed.
Methane Hydrate
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013. Download larger version (jpg, 1.4 MB).

Close-up of methane hydrate observed at a depth of 1,055 meters, near where bubble plumes were detected in previous sonar data. Methane hydrates, a hydrate patch, and chemosynthetic communities were seen during the dive, but no active seepage was observed.

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