Ming Li , Congbiao You

Hainan Tropical Agricultural Resources Research Institute, Tropical Microbial Resources Research Center, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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International Journal of Marine Science, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/ijms.2024.14.0035
Received: 05 Aug., 2024    Accepted: 25 Sep., 2024    Published: 10 Oct., 2024

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Li M., and You C.B., 2024, Microbial metabolism and flux of methane (CH₄) in marine sediments and water columns, International Journal of Marine Science, 14(5): 312-320 (doi: 10.5376/ijms.2024.14.0035)

Studying the mechanisms by which microbial metabolism in marine sediments and water bodies affects methane production and consumption is of great significance for understanding global methane flux and its contribution to greenhouse effect. This study focuses on the microbial metabolism and flux of methane (CH₄) in marine sediments and water bodies, as well as its importance in the global methane cycle. With the impact of climate change and human activities, the dynamics of methane in marine systems may undergo significant changes. Therefore, in-depth exploration of the role of microbial communities in methane metabolism and the influence of environmental factors on it can help better predict future trends in methane emissions and provide scientific basis for responding to climate change.

Methane cycle; Microbial metabolism; Marine sediments; Climate change; Methane oxidation