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Methane and other energy-rich gases escape from the ocean floor, creating landscapes that support an ecosystem adapted to survive independent of the sun’s energy. Typically, only a fraction of the gases that escape these cold seeps reach the sea surface because microbes and animals consume them through a process known as chemosynthesis, which provides the trophic basis for nurturing lush and unique animal communities.