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Methane leak formed 1km plume; bacteria and worms built a bed within 2 years
Times of India
September 11, 2026
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A South China Sea drilling incident caused a significant methane leak in 2018. Ocean scientists observed an ecosystem rapidly responding to the underwater gas release. Bacteria and worms quickly formed a methane-munching 'worm bed' within two years. This new biofilter degraded methane effectively
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