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Scientists recruit animals to gather planet-saving data

Fact of the week
1 November 2021

Scientists recruit animals to gather planet-saving data

There are many ways animals can help scientists gather data about our planet. Seals in Antarctica can be equipped with sensors that record the temperature of the ocean. This allows scientists to monitor where water is warming fastest, and predict when large chunks of sea ice might melt.

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