Methane levels are small in the atmosphere despite significant production because it is naturally oxidized and has a short atmospheric lifetime of about 12 years.
Methane levels in the atmosphere remain relatively small, despite significant production, because it is naturally oxidized and breaks down within about 12 years.
| Front | In aquatic ecosystems carbon is present as |
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| Back | dissolved carbon dioxide and hydrogen carbonate ions |
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