Name: Why you should care about whale poo
Uploaded: 2015-01-05T15:59:38Z
Duration: 5 min 35 s
Description: Whales have a surprising and important job, says marine biologist Asha de Vos: these massive creatures are ecosystem engineers, keeping the oceans healthy and stable by ... well, by pooping, for a start. Learn from de Vos, a TED Fellow, about the undervalued work that whales do to help maintain the stability and health of our seas -- and our planet.

Whales have a surprising and important job, says marine biologist Asha de Vos: these massive creatures are ecosystem engineers, keeping the oceans healthy and stable by ... well, by pooping, for a start. Learn from de Vos, a TED Fellow, about the undervalued work that whales do to help maintain the stability and health of our seas -- and our planet.

Asha de Vos: Why you should care about whale poo

Why you should care about whale poo

Whale falls transport significant carbon to ocean depths, acting as carbon sinks and playing a role in mitigating climate change.

Whales, through their fecal contributions, enhance oceanic phytoplankton growth, vital for marine ecosystems and carbon cycling.

Deceased whales transport significant carbon to deep oceans, acting as natural carbon sinks, essential for combating global warming.