Flying a drone through a whale's snot cloud – all in the name of science

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Whale snot collected by drones is delighting Australian scientists as a booming population of humpback whales embark on their yearly cruise along Australia's east coast.

Rich with fresh DNA, viruses and bacteria, whale snot is a highly sought-after treasure among Australian scientists.The study of whale snot may help researchers understand the ebb and flow of Australia's whale population

In the past, researchers relied on whales that were either killed or beached, marine biologist Vanessa Pirotta says "The drone is flown through the densest part of the whale snot, collecting the sample," Dr Pirotta said. "We can collect lung bacteria, which can indicate whether a lung is healthy or not. We can also collect viruses," she said.

 

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Wondering if Dr Pirotta will find microplastics in those snot samples. After all, human nasal mucus catches particles of dust & pollution. Is it possible VanessaPirotta? 🐳

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