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Whales Poop a Lot, and it Matters!

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Whale poop is an important micronutrient for ocean life and can vary greatly from whale to whale and day to day. The nutrients are used by phytoplankton which sequester carbon, which is good for the climate. A recent study has found that whales may poop more than originally thought, and the full article on it can be read here.

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Zoe Milenkovic
Zoe Milenkovic
2021年11月10日

😛

いいね!

Zoe Milenkovic
Zoe Milenkovic
2021年11月10日

very cool! I didnt know that!

いいね!
University of Miami's Marine Mammal Rescue Team
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