The collection of whale fecal samples by an individual contributed to a groundbreaking study on southern right whale diets and microbiomes.

Some guy collected whale poop in his freezer for years before a researcher was interested to study them “Samples of whale feces collected by a man from South Australia have contributed to what is described as a “groundbreaking” study of diets and microbiomes of southern right whales, according to researchers.” https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/a-man-collected-whale-poop-from-beach-those-fecal-samples-led-to-a-groundbreaking-study/ #Marine #Science #Whales

A man collected whale poop he found during his morning runs. Researchers say the collection has led to a ‘groundbreaking’ study. https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/a-man-collected-whale-poop-from-beach-those-fecal-samples-led-to-a-groundbreaking-study/ 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science