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Dog That Hunts Invasive 'Sea Vomit' Named Animal of the Year
Original: invasive sea vomit
A dog trained to sniff out an invasive sea creature known as 'sea vomit' has been named animal of the year by the BBC. The sea squirt forms thick, slimy colonies that smother native marine life, and the dog helps conservationists locate outbreaks so they can be removed early. The award highlights how detection dogs are increasingly used in protecting underwater habitats.
Why now: People are talking about it because the unusual award and the gross nickname 'sea vomit' make for a striking conservation story.
BBCsea vomit (invasive sea squirt)
Evidence
- Dog honoured for breakthrough discovery in sniffing out invasive ‘sea vomit’ · The Herald
- Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year · BBC
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