Atlantic haven a test bed for planet's sickly oceansA bigger splash: Divers begin their exploration of the Vema seamount. - Ocean haven -Vema is an ocean oasis -- its shallow summit is bathed in sunlight, enabling algae, kelp and black coral to grow, which in turn draw fish and crustaceans. "So the international efforts to protect the oceans and to mitigate climate change are in fact an effort that requires tremendous international cooperation." - Climate peril -The oceans play a vital role in the grim calculus of global warming. "A breakdown in climate will ultimately impact on our oceans," Bukelwa Nzimande, 29, a South African activist.

Source: Bangkok Post December 03, 2019 02:47 UTC