Antarctic Wildlife at Risk: Ozone Hole Growing Over Continent, Scientists Warn
Researchers in Antarctica have observed an alarming increase in exposure to the Sun’s harmful rays, raising concerns for the local wildlife. The ozone layer, a crucial protective shield in the upper atmosphere, now shows a lingering hole above the frozen continent for more extended periods. This ozone loss is attributed to factors such as unprecedented Australian wildfires, exacerbated by climate change. Climate change biologist Prof. Sharon Robinson emphasized the ongoing threat, noting the misconception that …