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Carbon Aquatic Ecosystems Present As  Dissolved Dioxide Hydrogen

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 
Back dissolved carbon dioxide and hydrogen carbonate ions

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