Is this the most valuable thing in the ocean? - David Biello
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Whales frequently surface to take in air and let out massive plumes of waste. And while this slurry might seem disgusting, whale poop is much more desirable than it may seem. In fact, it may be one of the most important substances in the ocean — and the world. So, what makes whale poop so vital to our ecosystems? David Biello shares the surprising benefits of whale excrement.
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Meet The Creators
- Lesson Plan created by
- Cheney Munson
- Educator
- David Biello
- Director
- Joseph Clark, Oh Studio
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Composer
- Jarrett Farkas
- Sound Designer and Mixer
- Weston Fonger, Sound Goods
