The methanogenic pathways and C age were investigated through
stable isotopic signatures and radiocarbon dating of dissolved and bubbling GHG.
On the AAE 2013 - 2014 we undertook to map
the stable isotopic signatures in seals to investigate whether there has been a change in diet over time.
The methane
stable isotopic signature indicated production through acetoclastic methanogenesis, but gene signatures from acetoclastic and hydrogenotrophic methanogenic Archaea were detected in both polygonal and runnel ponds.