Offshore aquifer under the Pacific Ocean can solve New Zealand’s drought issue

Under the Pacific Ocean off New Zealand’s coast, an aquifer has been discovered. According to the scientists, this could be a huge help for the country’s freshwater supply and an answer to the drought issue. The aquifer is located 60km off the east coast of the South Island at a depth of 20 meters. The exact quantity of the water it contains is not yet known but it could be around 2,000 cubic kilometres of water.