[CINC] Another reason to love whales (and their poop)

[David Chubb]

  Two scientists have published a study, performed in the ocean off 
Maine, which shows that whale feces bring important nitrogenous 
nutrients to the ocean surface. They say the presence of whales actually 
help support the fish population.

Here is ScienceDaily coverage: 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101012101255.htm

Here is the article: 
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0013255

-David Chubb