The Surprising Benefits of Whale Poo | Our Planet Earth | BBC Earth

Whales make vast migrations around our planet. As they do so, they make significant contributions to the wellbeing of ocean ecosystems. But with many species of whale endangered due to human impacts on the ocean, the work of these great ocean gardeners may be lost without our protection.

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[OngoGablogian]

I wouldn't say this clip about whale crap is the best BBC Earth video ever, but it's a solid number 2.

[medohendawy]

Parents: why you are not studying
Me: there is more important things to do
Parents: what's more important
Me: i must know the benefits of whale poo

[bryanx]

You saw the title... and then you clicked it.

[shanefiddle]

Beautifully edited together, thank you!

[terramater]

We cannot deny how many whales die because of ship strikes; the numbers are very alarming. But there are some solutions. Our crew spoke to Michael Fishbach of the Great Whale Conservancy about where exactly the problem lies and what we might be able to do to stop it. There's still hope!

[pripri]

In Earth's timeline, so many animals have gone extinct,
But who in here is glad to live and see whales still alive in our own timeline?
It's amazing!

[katedonoghue]

Thank you for pulling this together in such a coherent way. We have a ways to go to totally protect these remarkable animals. Seems like they're saving us too

[Pumpkintiti]

Ummm eye-opening & truly educational THANK YOU

[alishademmery]

Absolutely gorgeous protecting all animals from all forms of cruelty and their habitats

[Alexandersilver]

Thank you so much for bringing awareness about this topic. I think it was really needed.

[sanjayaariyaratne]

One of the most anticipated videos I was expecting. Thanks for bringing out the invaluableness of whales to the world ❤

[willcookmakeup]

They're like the OG endurance athletes. It is genuinely baffling to comprehend swimming half way across the world. They just swim and swim non stop 24/7 and even when sleeping they are still moving and surfacing for air.

[sapphoslips]

When I first heard about Asha De Vos' research about whale poo, I was awestruck! Whales are an amazing species. 💙

[SharafatAli-burd]

What a true nature caputared by BBC Earth 🎉🎉🎉

[mariadaluzmoutinho]

Estes mamíferos icónicos ...não podem e nem devem desaparecer!!

[humanslosthumanity]

Anything we can contribute to save them, , please tell us..

[NyotaSafariTanzania]

Let's not diminish the amazing work whales do for our planet by destroying their habitat. ❤
If a cogwheel falls out even a swiss watch won't be able to keep up with time.

[RicardoGallegos-fk]

They keep count on all of these? Probably the deeper the better Right?

[YAH-]

Whales 🐋🐋 🐋 are Beautiful Creations from TMH 😊💜

[SurprisedDivingBoard-vurz]

Humans always think every place on earth could be moderated. Some places yes and no of weather.