Our deep, cold neighbour who holds the key to Earth’s survival

The Southern Ocean is one of the biggest carbon sinks on the planet and without it the Earth would be uninhabitable

24 March 2024 - 00:00
By Claire Keeton

The Southern Ocean is one of the biggest carbon sinks on the planet and without it the Earth would be uninhabitable, writes Claire Keeton

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