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Is this the most valuable thing in the ocean?

David Biello · TED

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About

Whales frequently surface to take in air and let out massive plumes of waste. And while this slurry might seem disgusting, whale poop is much more desirable than it may seem. In fact, it may be one of the most important substances in the ocean — and the world. So, what makes whale poop so vital to our ecosystems? David Biello shares the surprising benefits of whale excrement. [Directed by Joseph Clark, Oh Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Jarrett Farkas].

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
David Biello
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology, Earth and environment, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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