Tag: Blubber

Scientists have determined that blubber is not merely passive fat but a dynamic, specialized tissue integral to marine survival. The evolutionary benefits of blubber are extensive, allowing animals like whales and seals to thrive in some of the most extreme aquatic environments on Earth by insulating them against cold, storing vital energy, and aiding in buoyancy.

According to genomic studies, the Greenlandic Inuit possess specific genetic adaptations that aid in processing a high-fat diet, which is a key factor in how they stay warm in the harsh Arctic climate. This traditional diet, centered on marine mammals, is a masterclass in human adaptation.