BARCELONA, Spain - A team of scientists is preparing to dive deep into the depths of the Indian Ocean — into a “Midnight Zone” where light barely reaches but life still thrives. Scientists from the British-led Nekton Mission plan to survey wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change in the unexplored area. It’s life that glows,” says Nekton mission director Oliver Steeds. “The area that we’re going to be researching, it’s one of the most bio-diverse parts of the world’s oceans. YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...Scientists will combine their observations with those conducted last year during a seven-week Indian Ocean mission.

Source: thestar February 05, 2020 07:18 UTC