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Why whales are climate heroes — who also need our protection » Yale Climate Connections

Whales recycle nutrients that feed phytoplankton and store carbon for centuries, but warming oceans, ship strikes and fishing gear are increasing their risks.

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A leading marine scientist and conservation strategist explores the surprising relationship between whales, ocean health, and climate change – and what their recovery can teach us about protecting the planet.

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Why Whales Are Climate Heroes — Who Also Need Our Protection

How whales have outsized and not-sufficiently-well-recognized positive environmental effects.

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Why whales are climate heroes — who also need our protection » Yale Climate Connections

A leading marine scientist and conservation strategist explores the surprising relationship between whales, ocean health, and climate change – and what their recovery can teach us about protecting the planet.

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Yale Climate Connections broke the news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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