New research shows that baleen whale urine plays a key role in supporting marine ecosystems. Whales can release up to 950 liters of urine a day, which helps fertilize nutrient-poor waters, allowing plankton to grow and boosting ocean productivity.

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Here is a post from @mersociety.bsky.social with a new study focusing on "the Whale Pump," and how whales can transfer large amounts of high latitude nutrients to subtropical and tropical environments. How they do this is fascinating!
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Whale pee moves vital nutrients thousands of miles 'We often think of plants as the lungs of the planet. Animals are the circulatory system.’

Excerpt: Whales can more than double the amount of nitrogen in coastal areas & reefs. This process rivals natural upwelling, where currents bring nutrients from deeper waters. They also serve as ocean connectors.

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How whale urine benefits the ocean ecosystem A humpback whale urinating near Hawaii. Credit: Lars Bejder/NOAA A humpback whale urinating near Hawaii. Credit: Lars Bejder/NOAA Scientists have long understood that microbes, zooplankton, and fish are...

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