Maximizing sea life's ability to reduce atmospheric carbon may help combat climate change
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 09:26
in Earth & Climate
New research on West Antarctic seabed life reveals that the remote region of the South Orkney Islands is a carbon sink hotspot. The findings suggest that this recently designated (and world's first) entirely high seas marine protected area may be a powerful natural ally in combating rising CO2 as sea ice melts.