Whale pee moves vital nutrients thousands of miles
“One big difference is that whales are often traveling thousands of miles across ocean basins–great whales undertake the longest migration of any mammal,” says Roman. “So they connect areas close to the poles to tropical areas that are often nutrient-limited.”
‘Whale Conveyor Belt’ Moves Tons of Nutrients Across the Ocean—Through Urine
When whales migrate from their cold feeding grounds to warmer breeding waters, they carry tons of nutrients in their urine.
There’s a Great Whale Urine Highway That Moves Nutrients Across Oceans
You’ve heard of the butterfly effect — the idea that a tiny flap of wings can trigger a hurricane on the other side of the world. Now, imagine a whale effect. Previous studies have found that whale poop helps fertilize the ocean,
Whales transport nutrients across entire ocean basins in their urine
New research has shown that whales ferry substantial quantities of nutrients for thousands of miles in their urine and other bodily outputs.
Discovery: The great whale pee funnel moves vital nutrients
Scientists have discovered that whales move nutrients thousands of miles -- in their urine -- from as far as Alaska to Hawaii. These tons of nitrogen support the health of tropical ecosystems and fish,
Whales transport vital nutrients from urine and carcasses across oceans – study
Whales transport vital nutrients from urine, placentas, carcasses and sloughing skin across oceans that help to keep marine ecosystems healthy, a study has revealed. Researchers found that these life-supporting nutrients are generated in the animals’ summer feeding habitats and then carried long distances as they travel to winter breeding grounds.
Whale pee ‘funnel’ moves 4,000 tons of nitrogen a year, keeping ocean alive
A study led by researchers at the University of Vermont describes how whales can transport essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus thousands of miles away from rich feeding grounds in cold waters to warmer,
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