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Jellyfish help mix the world's oceans

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Marine creatures could stir up seas as much as do winds and tides.

Small sea creatures such as jellyfish may contribute to ocean mixing by pulling water along as they swim, according to a new study. The collective movement of animals could generate stirring of the same order as winds and tides, the authors suggest.

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