Nature · The Story
What Happens When a Whale Dies
When a whale sinks to the deep sea floor, its body becomes an oasis that can feed a whole community of strange creatures for decades — including worms that eat bone.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Nature · The Story
What Happens When a Whale Dies
When a whale sinks to the deep sea floor, its body becomes an oasis that can feed a whole community of strange creatures for decades — including worms that eat bone.
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