Which ecological consequence arises when deep-sea methane hydrate destabilization induces widespread coastal upwelling?

💡 Explanation

Widespread coastal upwelling following methane hydrate destabilization leads to decreased oxygen solubility; the upwelling brings nutrient rich, but oxygen-poor water to the surface. This triggers hypoxia because increased microbial activity further consumes dissolved oxygen rather than promoting oxygen production like phytoplankton. Therefore, widespread oceanic oxygen depletion occurs.

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