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    Whales Support Ecosystems by Transporting Nutrients Thousands of Miles in Their Urine: Study

    Whales Support Ecosystems by Transporting Nutrients Thousands of Miles in Their Urine: Study

    Whales are important for healthy oceans. They move tons of deep-water nutrients to the surface when they poop, and, according to new research, they also transport massive amounts of nutrients from Alaska to Hawaii in their urine. Fifteen years ago, scientists discovered that whale poop provided a crucial resource for the growth of plankton, contributing […]

    Scientists Develop a Feeding Tool for Coral Reef Restoration

    Scientists Develop a Feeding Tool for Coral Reef Restoration

    Scientists at The Ohio State University have developed a new device known as Underwater Zooplankton Enhancement Light Array (UZELA), which will help promote more feeding sources for coral restoration. UZELA is a submersible, programmable light that can be deployed at a site for up to six months on one battery. If the devices need any […]