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Dog that sniffs out invasive 'sea vomit' named animal of the year
Original: sea vomit
A dog trained to detect Didemnum vexillum, an invasive marine creature nicknamed 'sea vomit' for its smothering, mucus-like appearance, has been named animal of the year. The sea squirt spreads over seabeds, docks and shellfish beds, threatening fisheries and native marine life. Conservationists are highlighting detection dogs as an increasingly useful tool for locating outbreaks early.
Why now: A conservation dog received an annual animal of the year honour, drawing attention to the invasive species it is trained to find.
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