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How does whale poo help to keep oceans healthy?

A team of scientists is preparing to follow blue whales around the Antarctic on what's being called the 'most detailed whale poo expedition ever'. The team will collect samples to find out how these massive creatures help to keep the oceans healthy. Newsday's James Copnall spoke to one of the team members, Lavenia Ratnarajah from the University of Liverpool.

(Photo: A pilot whale mother and calf lie in shallow waters Credit: MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)

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