Whales leave DNA ‘footprints’ across the ocean. Here’s how we track them
· chloé fernandez, phd student in marine zoology , universitat de valència, natalia fraija fernández, investigadora doctora senior, universitat de valència
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- Scientists use whale DNA 'footprints' to track ocean dwellers.
- Whale DNA can be found in seawater, sediment, and even the stomachs of other marine animals.
- This ability allows researchers to study whale migration patterns and behavior without direct observation.
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