Researchers discover greenhouse gas eating ocean bacteria

The video discusses the discovery of microbes that use hydrocarbons like methane and butane as energy sources. Researchers identified 500 genomes, including 22 new species, in the Guayamas Basin, Gulf of California. These microbes inhabit deep sea sediments, 2000 meters below the surface, where temperatures can reach 200°C due to volcanic activity. The microbes play a crucial role in preventing greenhouse gases from being released into the atmosphere.

What energy sources do some of the newly discovered microbial species use?

• Hydrocarbons like methane and butane

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Wind energy

Where were the new microbial species discovered?

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Guayamas Basin, Gulf of California

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In the Arctic Ocean

At what depth were the microbes found in the Guayamas Basin?

• 3000 meters

• 2000 meters

• 1000 meters

• 500 meters

What causes the high temperatures in the deep-sea sediments where the microbes live?

• Tidal forces

• Volcanic activity

• Solar radiation

• Ocean currents

How do these microbes contribute to environmental protection?

• By producing oxygen

• By reducing ocean acidity

• By preventing greenhouse gases from being released

• By cleaning oil spills