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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Alaska Airlines sale: One-way flights to Hawaii from 7,500 miles or 4,000 miles to US cities
One-way Alaska Airlines flights are on sale through Thursday, starting at 4,000 miles or $49 across its network, including to ...
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Warning as threat levels for three US volcanoes are elevated due to possible eruptions
Scientists are on high alert after threat levels rose for three US volcanoes Thursday, suggesting eruptions may be imminent. The US Geological Survey (USGS) placed Alaska's Great Sitkin on ...
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Whale waste helps health of oceans by funneling nutrients to the tropics, new study shows
New research shows that whales move nutrients thousands of miles—in their pee and poop—from as far as Alaska to Hawaii, ...
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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 ...
How Whale Waste Powers Marine Ecosystems
Whales do more than just swim the seas—they power the ocean's ecosystem. By transporting nutrients from deep waters to the ...