The team analyzed whale poop for iron, known to be especially limited in the Southern Ocean, as well as copper.

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Researchers found that whale feces contain iron and non-toxic copper, essential nutrients for ocean ecosystems. The study ...

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And these declining shark populations are bad for ecosystems, as these apex predators keep food webs in balance. Sharks help to keep fish populations healthy by weeding out sick and weak animals ...