Anaerobic Oxidation of Methane (2 of 2) (IMAGE) Helmholtz Association Caption Archaea in the picture in red, sulfate reducing Bacteria in green. Microscopic image of a AOM consortia after Fluorescent in situ hybridization. The samples are from deep sea sediments off the coast of California near Monterey. Credit Source: Annelie Pernthaler/UFZ Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.