Whales are much-loved by ocean fans around the world for their unique personalities, haunting song and sheer size.
Yet few people realise the vital role whales play in supporting ocean health and minimising the impacts of climate change.
These incredible cetaceans are able to modify the environment around them and do so with their faecal cycles.
Travelling from the poles to the tropics and across long distances, whales fertilise different areas of the ocean that would otherwise receive fewer nutrients.
Not only does this increase the productivity of commercial fisheries we rely upon, it ensures marine ecosystems can flourish.
Such healthy marine ecosystems support activities such as Fiji scuba diving; where tourism and diving are important income streams for island communities.
Whales also help minimise the impacts of climate change with their faecal cycle – removing hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each year.
You can find out more about the fascinating world of whales in this infographic by the team at LiveAboard.com.
This article was written by Kathryn Curzon, a diver and writer at LiveAboard.com
