When we think about climate regulation, whales aren't exactly the first creature we think of. However, when we look beneath the surface of the ocean, we see how these massive creatures play an ...

When we think about climate change, giant whales are not usually part of the conversation. Yet these ocean giants play a surprisingly important role in keeping the planet balanced. One of the most ...

Whales of all shapes and sizes play a significant role in the health of marine ecosystems. About 50% of the air humans breathe is produced by the ocean, thanks to phytoplankton and whale waste. The ...

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This, I would think, should be self-evident: Generally speaking, big creatures eat smaller creatures that, in turn, eat even smaller creatures, like this ... And just as obviously, one would expect ...