Sanctuary for vulnerable Arctic species at the Borealis Mud Volcano

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I publikationen:Nature Communications vol. 16, no. 1 (2025), p. 504
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520 3 |a Borealis is a recently discovered submerged mud volcano in the Polar North Atlantic, differing from the numerous methane seepages previously identified in the region. Here we show in situ observations from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), capturing the release of warm (11.5 °C) Neogene sediments and methane-rich fluids from a gryphon at Borealis. The surrounding seafloor within the mud volcano features extensive carbonate deposits, indicating prolonged diffuse methane migration. Sampling and imagery reveal that Borealis supports unique habitats adapted to low-oxygen conditions near methane seeps. Additionally, the irregularly shaped carbonate structures serve as a natural shelter from bottom trawling and a substratum for sessile fauna and may function as nursery grounds for threatened fish species. This discovery underscores the ecological significance of cold seep ecosystems in the Polar North Atlantic, highlighting their role in biodiversity by serving as refuges for marine species and emphasizing the need for their conservation.Borealis, a newly discovered mud volcano in the Polar North Atlantic, expels warm Neogene sediments and methane fluids. It hosts unique habitats, with carbonate structures offering refuge and nursery grounds for marine life, highlighting conservation importance. 
653 |a Nurseries 
653 |a Sediment deposits 
653 |a Methane 
653 |a Neogene 
653 |a Volcanoes 
653 |a Marine ecosystems 
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653 |a Sediments 
653 |a Ocean floor 
653 |a Mud 
653 |a Marine animals 
653 |a Nursery grounds 
653 |a Trawling 
653 |a Wildlife conservation 
653 |a Gas seepage 
653 |a Threatened species 
653 |a Biodiversity 
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