22-07-2025
The ancient Mexican lake home to Earth's oldest lifeforms
Travel Journalist Qasa Alom visits Lake Bacalar in Mexico, famous for its brilliant seven shades of blue water. But that's not the only thing it's known for. The lake is home to Stromatolites or living fossils that may look like any old rock, but are one of the oldest life forms on Earth. Going back over three billion years, they play a crucial role in oxygenating the atmosphere.
This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.
