Crab-dug tunnels boost methane-eating microbes in coastal wetlands, study finds

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Jul 15, 2026, 3:30 pm310 ptsTop
Wetlands are a significant producer of methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide. Yet not all of it escapes into the atmosphere. One reason is crabs. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology has shown that crab burrows can substantially increase natural processes that…

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