The stunning power of whale pee
Scientists have spent a lot of time thinking about how the nutrients in whale feces—also known as whale pump —benefit species ...
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How whales fuel ocean ecosystems with their pee, placentas, and carcasses
In a nutshell Migrating baleen whales transport thousands of tons of nutrients from cold, nutrient-rich feeding grounds to ...
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Whale waste helps health of oceans by funneling nutrients to the tropics, new study shows
New research shows that whales move nutrients thousands of miles—in their pee and poop—from as far as Alaska to Hawaii, ...
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Whales: The ocean’s giant gardeners
Did you know that whales help keep the ocean healthy by spreading nutrients far and wide? These massive creatures don’t just ...
The world's strongest ocean current should be getting faster – instead, it is at risk of failing
Antarctica's remote and mysterious current has a profound influence on the climate, food systems and Antarctic ecosystems.
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Whales Move Nutrients from Alaska to Hawaii Supporting Tropical Ecosystems, Study Finds
A new study revealed that whales support tropical ecosystems by transporting vital nutrients across vast ocean from Alaska to ...