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Such quantities of phytoplankton can support increased numbers of other species, from zooplankton (which eat phytoplankton ... seamounts than in the open ocean, while shark biomass was 41 times ...

Under-sea mountains are key locations for predators ... from zooplankton (which eat phytoplankton) all the way to top predators like sharks. But this study found no evidence of increased ...

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A stunning video from Chile shows a humpback whale briefly scooping a kayaker into its mouth before releasing him unharmed.