Whales move nutrients from Alaska to Hawaii in their urine, supporting tropical ecosystems
Whales are not just big, they're a big deal for healthy oceans. When they poop, whales move tons of nutrients from deep water ...
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Discovery: The great whale pee funnel moves vital nutrients
Scientists have discovered that whales move nutrients thousands of miles -- in their urine -- from as far as Alaska to Hawaii. These tons of nitrogen support the health of tropical ecosystems and fish ...
Tsunami Update Issued for East Coast After Greenland Volcano Island Quake
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center has said there is no tsunami danger for the East Coast of the United States after an ...
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Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security
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6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Jan Mayen island in Arctic Ocean
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What makes Greenland a strategic prize at a time of rising tensions? And why now?
Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the ...
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Whale pee ‘funnel’ moves 4,000 tons of nitrogen a year, keeping ocean alive
A study led by researchers at the University of Vermont describes how whales can transport essential nutrients like nitrogen ...