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In A New Genome Sequencing Study, Scientists Discovered That Blue Whales In The Atlantic Ocean Are Mating With Other Species
In the early 20th century, the number of blue whales started to experience a sharp decrease due to commercial whaling. They are currently listed as an endangered species by the International Union ...
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A Whale of an Effect on Ocean Life: The Ecological and Economic Value of Cetaceans
scientists determined that iron concentration in blue whale feces is 10 million times that of Antarctic seawater. As iron is a limiting micronutrient in the Southern Ocean, its availability triggers ...
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The ocean's blue economy is growing. Can the tide continue to rise?
However, the ocean and its accompanying blue economy are actively being threatened by climate change, and problems will only worsen without proper government efforts. The ocean may also be key to ...
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The blue whale: a three-year labour of love
It took more than three years to prepare the blue whale for display in Hintze Hall ... We now know much more about the skeleton's journey from ocean to exhibit. Watch members of the Museum's curation ...