Tim R. de Groot

Currently, my research focuses on investigating the influence of various parameters on methane oxidation by Methanotrophs (MOx) within the water column. Coastal systems are recognized as significant hotspots for methane production and may contribute to over 75% of global oceanic methane emissions. In these coastal sediments, methane is primarily generated by methanogens below the sulfate reduction zone. Once produced, methane has the potential to escape into the overlying water column, where it