The Ecological Role of Whale Waste in Marine Food Webs
By
Mindy Weisberger
The kind of bagel you'd toss to the pigeons.
Summary
This article explores the enormous quantities of waste produced by giant marine mammals like whales, and how this waste is consumed by other ocean creatures, playing a vital role in marine food webs. The content highlights the surprising ecological importance of whale urine and feces in ocean ecosystems.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledGiant marine mammals can produce enormous quantities of waste.
But much of it is consumed by ocean creatures, playing a vital part in marine food webs.
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