Causes of climate change can be devastating to mankind, this is where Boaty McBoatface comes in to prevent certain doom. We are constantly being bombarded by freakish weather that gets worse by the year.
With the world's current state, the harsh weather effects on us and the environment don't seem to be getting any better. This is why environmentalists are doubling their efforts in targeting the root causes of climate change.
According to Gizmodo, scientists are prepping to launch a submarine called Boaty McBoatface. The comical name is the result of an internet poll, where netizens voted for the funny moniker as the official name of UK's new polar research ship.
However, the Natural Environment Research Council decided to change the name to Sir David Attenborough, since McBoatface just won't do. This resulted in the Boaty McBoatface name going to their autonomous submarine instead.
While the name Boaty McBoatface doesn't exactly sound serious, its mission is no laughing matter. McBoatface is to be launched to Antarctica to find clues on the causes of climate change.
The results of this expedition might be crucial to the prevention of catastrophic weather. McBoatface will attempt to map the Antarctic Bottom Water flow, in hopes that researchers would better understand the various causes of climate change.
Despite the submarine's ridiculous moniker, its Antarctic expedition just might hold the key to mankind's survival. Of course, the effects of climate change could also impact the overall quality of life on the planet.
Aside from the marine-based exploration, other environmentalist groups are searching for climate change clues on terra firma. According to AspenPublicRadio, the Aspen Global Change Institute is looking into the effects of climate change by monitoring the conditions of soil around the Colorado area.
All of these expeditions hope to aid the future of life on Earth by finding ways to prevent the worsening of the planet's climate. With treks on both land and sea, we hope to solve the root causes of climate change before it's too late.
