Research: Surge in Methane Emission Points in the Antarctic Sea

An international study led by the New Zealand Earth Sciences Organization has found that the number of methane seepage points discovered in the Antarctic waters is increasing at an alarming rate, raising concerns about the correlation between this phenomenon and climate change. The oceanographer Sara Seabrook, who led the study, stated that these seepage points are mostly newly formed, indicating a significant change in the methane emission patterns in the Antarctic region surrounding New Zealand. Methane is a greenhouse gas, and scientists are investigating the sources of this methane and its connection to the intensifying global warming. (Xinhua News Agency)