Why This Shows the Need to Invest In Ocean Exploration
Given the pressures climate change is putting on the planet, the new find is an excellent reminder of the value to keep exploring. Deep-sea reefs could offer a refuge for coral and other ocean creatures. Knowing where they are could allow for their protection.
“While we are witnessing major investment in space exploration, there’s not enough on studying our own home and the ocean in particular,” Barbiere told CNN. “And I think this is really where we want to put our emphasis in the next 10 years—to create the knowledge we need to put the planet on the sustainable path through marine protected areas.”
