Extraordinary Ocean Creatures Use Mucus to Help Remove Carbon and Microplastics

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By Jordan DavidsonJun 8, 2020, 12:31 pm168 pts
The oceans are home to some strange looking animals, some of which are playing an outsized role in helping us combat the urgent climate crisis. One of those animals is the giant larvaceans, which inhabit seas around the world. As the Los Angeles Times reported, an enormous balloon of mucus about three feet wide…

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