When we think of protecting the oceans, all too often we envisage tropical, tranquil waters complete with a turtle gliding through or maybe a coral reef bustling with rainbow schools of fish. Very few of us think about Antarctica, despite it covering over 14 million square kilometres of Earth whilst housing 16,000 species. While the Antarctic is often thought of as bleak, hostile and lifeless, this continent actually contains enough biodiversity to rival the Galapagos Islands.

Written by Neve McCracken-Heywood.

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