Methane flux to the atmosphere from the Arabian Sea

High concentrations of methane were found in the Arabian Sea, suggesting that the flux of methane to the atmosphere is much greater than the previously reported average ocean flux.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1991-11, Vol.354 (6351), p.293-296
Main Authors: Owens, N. J. P, Law, C. S, Mantoura, R. F. C, Burkill, P. H, Llewellyn, C. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmosphere
Chemical composition and interactions. Ionic interactions and processes
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Gases
Greenhouse effect
Meteorology
Oceans
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Summary:High concentrations of methane were found in the Arabian Sea, suggesting that the flux of methane to the atmosphere is much greater than the previously reported average ocean flux.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/354293a0