New research out of Antarctica has revealed it's storing more carbon than ever thought.
Previously researches believed that Antarctica wasn't a suitable habitat for seaweed, and therefore had little contribution to global CO2 levels - however... extensive seaweed coverage has been discovered there.
NIWA Marine Ecologist Dr Leigh Tait speaks to Jesse.
Seal sleeps on ice floe in front of the Ross Ice Shelf Photo: Lana Young
