One of earth's most fascinating creatures, and also perhaps the species with the biggest influence on the scientific life of one Professor Luke O'Neill.

This week Luke explores the vast and complex world of whales, and why whale poo (or the artificial version of it anyway) could turn out to be quite an incredible resource for the planet.

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