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Scientists Sank a Pig Into the Deep Sea to Study Whale Falls

Original: Scientists Sank a Pig Into The Deep-Sea, and It Went Very Wrong

Researchers sank a pig carcass into the deep sea to study how scavengers break down large animal falls on the ocean floor, mimicking whale falls. The experiment is drawing attention after reports that the decomposition did not go as expected, with unexpected activity from deep-sea scavengers. Interest in the unusual research has surged, with over 1.6 million engagements on coverage of the experiment.

Why now: A striking deep-sea science experiment with an unexpected outcome is trending among ocean content viewers.

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