Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...

After hitting a stalemate on negotiations in October 2024, members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine ...

These tiny creatures may be no bigger than your little finger, but scientists plan to start counting them from space. Knowing ...

By Bobby Bascomb Nearly all of Antarctica’s iconic wildlife, from penguins to seals and whales, depend on krill, tiny crustaceans that make up the base of the food chain. Krill are also sought after ...

WWF, the University of Strathclyde and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have teamed up for the pioneering project, which ...

The international conservation organisation takes direct action to protect marine wildlife, and the ship’s crew were on a campaign to highlight the environmental destruction of krill fishing in ...

But the crustacean’s future, and that of its predators, by extension, are increasingly in jeopardy due to climate change and a growing commercial krill fishery. Rising air and sea temperatures ...

Their expedition will provide data to assess whether the current fishery management framework is sufficient to safeguard krill stocks, which underpin the unique Southern Ocean ecosystem.

British Antarctic Survey scientists on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia are working to better understand the rich ...

Krill oil is a popular alternative to traditional fish oil supplements and is known for its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help support heart health, brain function, and joint health.

A team of scientists have been using the colour of seawater to help count tiny Antarctic sea creatures from miles above. They ...