Pooping for the planet

From the BBC:

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In a somewhat unusual research project, scientists have found that sperm whale faeces may help oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

Australian researchers calculate that Southern Ocean sperm whales release about 50 tonnes of iron each year.

This stimulates the growth of tiny marine plants – phytoplankton – which absorb CO2 during photosynthesis.

No BS here, just WS.

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