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Methane seeps discovered off Oregon Coast

In 2015, scientists knew of about 100 underwater methane "seep sites" off the coast of Oregon. New research indicates this was off by an order of magnitude! A study by Oregon State University and NOAA has documented up to 1,000 underwater methane seep sites in the PNW. Learn more about the finding, what it means for ocean acidification, and potential push for energy development.

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