ANME-3

ANME-3 (Anaerobic Methane–oxidizing Euryarchaeota group 3) is a group of microorganisms found deep in the ocean's sediments. They play a crucial role in the Earth's carbon cycle by consuming methane, a potent greenhouse gas, before it escapes into the atmosphere. These microbes live in oxygen-free environments and use methane as their energy source, converting it into carbon dioxide. Understanding ANME-3 helps scientists learn how natural processes limit methane release and influence climate regulation, as these microbes are an essential part of the ocean's deep-sea ecosystem and global methane management.