Science and Exploration

Freya Mounds

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Deep-sea hydrate mounds on the Molloy Ridge releasing gas bubbles, surrounded by unique chemosynthetic marine life in the dark Arctic abyss.
Deep Frontiers

Arctic's Deepest 'Fire Ice' Mounds Reveal a Unique and Vulnerable Ecosystem

Scientists have discovered a unique deep-sea ecosystem thriving on methane and oil seeps at the Freya Hydrate Mounds in the Arctic's Greenland Sea, representing the deepest known gas hydrate cold seep in the region. This ultra-deep habitat reveals surprising ecological connections and raises urgent questions about safeguarding polar regions from resource exploration.

Mateo Rojas·May 30, 2026