🐋 Whales influence marine ecosystems in ways that extend far beyond carbon dioxide 👩🏻‍🔬 Scientists often describe them as ecosystem engineers -- species that physically and biologically reshape their surroundings Heidi Pearson, professor of marine biology at the University of Alaska Southeast, told Anadolu ⤵️ ━ We know that if there are more whales, we have healthier marine ecosystems. What we’re seeing now in most places around the world, we still have depleted whale populations #anadolu #anadoluagency #whale #ocean #ecosystem #alaska