He is deeply committed to promoting... Nicholas Vincent is a passionate environmentalist and freelance writer. Most of this growth consists of mosses, and researchers have observed that the greening has accelerated significantly since 2016. Dr. Thomas Roland of the University of Exeter, UK, co-leader of the study, highlights the vulnerability of this change. Additionally, moss growth in Antarctica is closely linked to the marked decrease in sea ice since 2016. As open seas warm, they create wetter conditions that encourage vegetation growth.