Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
New research reveals that blue, fin and humpback whales consume an average of three times more food each year than scientists previously estimated. This increased consumption plays a crucial role in maintaining ocean health and productivity by recycling key nutrients.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- World’s largest whales eat more than previously thought, amplifying their role as global ecosystem engineers Smithsonian · Nov 3, 2021 · first to report
- Researchers find whales are more important ecosystems engineers than previously thought Stanford University · Nov 3, 2021