Scientists from the UK and Japan are embarking on the Ocean Census mission to explore the largely unknown world of the ocean. With only 10% of the world's oceans observed and explored, there is a race against time to discover and describe over a hundred thousand new marine species before they disappear due to global warming, oxygen loss, and acidification. By understanding the animals that inhabit the ocean and their behaviors, we can better protect this vital ecosystem. Technological advancements and DNA analysis are aiding in the exploration, but raising awareness and appreciation for ocean life is crucial for its preservation.
Vocabulary:
• Heaps
A lot.
• Reckon
To think or believe.