Methanotrophic Microbe Collection Sites

To find microbes with the hyperactive methanotrophic ability areas of high methane emission most be found and tested. These are areas in which there will be distinct layers of anaerobic carbon rich soil and aerobic soil. The anaerobic soil will serve as a methane source from methanogenic microbes which will provide a favorable environment for methanotrophic microbes to evolve higher kinetic capabilities to metabolize methane. Ideal areas would be warmer wetlands and landfills.