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This Dog Learned to Sniff Out a Slimy Marine Invader Called 'Sea Vomit'—a Skill That Earned Her the Animal of the Year Award

The six-year-old Labrador helped find hundreds of colonies and supports both marine conservation and mountain rescue work, the International Fund for Animal Welfare said.

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Sgiath, a 6-year-old Labrador from the Scottish Highlands, received the honor from the International Fund for Animal Welfare. She's believed to be the first pup trained to hunt for the invasive carpet sea squirt, which is threatening marine life along the British coast and elsewhere

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A black labrador dog was designated "an animal of the year. The Patruped was awarded for his activity in the field of marine ecology, he identifying a dangerous creature for native species known as "sea worm. "

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