# Introduction Meta has announced today the discovery of an active ecosystem more than two miles below the sea in the Arctic, making this the deepest known example of a cold-dry gas hydrate. # Discovery The team of scientists used a remote-controlled vessel during the Ocean Census Arctic Deep expedition in 2024 to discover the thriving ecosystem. The discovery was made in an area called Freya gasidrato mounds, which is deeper than any previous known example. # Impact The discovery has revealed that living organisms in hydrate seeps and hydrothermal vent systems are connected, suggesting a network ecology in the Arctic that is absent in other parts of the ocean. # Results The discovery has also revealed that gas hydrates can contain enormous amounts of carbon dioxide, which could be released causing the ocean temperature to rise, making these environments very interesting for climate predictions. # Conclusion The discovery was made during the Ocean Census Arctic Deep expedition in 2024 and revealed that there are still many mysteries to uncover about life in the Arctic. The team of scientists has asked for increased funding for further exploration and research.