Marine life discovered hundreds of meters below Antarctic ice shelf
In an unexpected discovery, scientists found marine life when they dig the vast Antarctic ice shelf to analyze the effect of climate change.
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In an unexpected discovery, scientists found marine life when they dig the vast Antarctic ice shelf to analyze the effect of climate change.
Microplastics have previously been discovered in Antarctic sea ice and surface water but researchers said this is the first time they have been reported in fresh snowfall.
New Zealand researchers confirmed the presence of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow, marking a discovery that is elevating already existing environmental concerns.
New Zealand researchers identified tiny plastics, which can be toxic to plants and animals, in 19 snow samples
A completely new ecosystem was uncovered just 500 metres below the Ross ice shelf in Antarctica. The scientists discovered a vast cathedral-like cavern containing a range of creatures including amphipods, which are a type of animal from the same family that includes lobsters, crabs, and mites. A team of researchers from New Zealand, as part