I just came across this and thought, with all the talk from UAP personalities/witnesses about craft and/or bases in our oceans, it was an interesting little bit of science to throw into the arena.
While this does not mean Europa has life in its ocean underneath the icy exterior, it is thought to be one of the most likely places where life may exist.
It is of note however that this oxygen being produced is less than was expected. It’s also by no means proof (although it is evidence) of possible photosynthesis. The simple fact is that Europa so far is the most likely candidate for life, even if only microbial, on another body in our solar system.
There has been a lot of talk (and actual research) concerning panspermia as it relates to life forming on our own planet. Nothing would preclude those precursors landing on other celestial objects in our solar system perhaps even seeding life on a timetable that surpassed life forming here on Earth.
I’ve found it puzzling since we’ve learned about the ocean underneath Europa that so much is being invested to go to places that appear dead like the lunar surface or Mars. After all these years of knowing it’s there, only later this year is NASA sending the “Europa Clipper” mission:
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