#whale-fall

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Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A dead whale shows up on your beach. What do you do with the 40-ton carcass?

Whale deaths create whale falls that fuel deep-sea ecosystems, while causes like ship strikes and environmental change also lead to beachings requiring human decisions.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

A Diver Visited a Fallen Whale. When He Returned, It Had Vanished.

An 18-foot gray whale calf carcass was found in shallow waters off San Diego, surprising divers with its accessibility.
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