Antarctica is often referred to as the "engine room" of ocean currents and global climate but its significance is often overlooked. On this episode of Consider This, Melisa Idris explores the profound influence of the Antarctic on our blue planet and why protecting this icy continent is crucial for the health of our oceans. On World Oceans Day 2023, she speaks to Professor Datuk Dr Azizan Abu Samah who is the former Director of the National Antarctic Research Center of Southeast Asia.