Limitations of microbial hydrocarbon degradation at the Amon mud volcano (Nile deep-sea fan)

The Amon mud volcano (MV), located at 1250 m water depth on the Nile deep-sea fan, is known for its active emission of methane and non-methane hydrocarbons into the hydrosphere. Previous investigations showed a low efficiency of hydrocarbon-degrading anaerobic microbial communities inhabiting the Am...

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Main Authors: J. Felden, A. Lichtschlag, F. Wenzhöfer, D. de Beer, T. Feseker, P. Pop Ristova, G. de Lange, A. Boetius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-05-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/10/3269/2013/bg-10-3269-2013.pdf