
An SOS From The Ocean
TED Radio Hour
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Whale Poops - The Most Beautiful Animal Poop Ever
Asha Devas says whale poop is a clue to the secret world. It allows us to learn more about what they feed on, but it's also incredibly important for our environment. Whale carcasses provide a feast to some 400 odd species, including the eel-shaped slime-producing hagfish. They transport 190,000 tons of carbon from the atmosphere to the deep oceans and therefore help to delay global warming.
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