Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem as an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins. However, the small crustaceans are increasingly ...

The crustacean also plays an economic role and is the focus of the largest fishery in the Southern Ocean. Demand for krill as a dietary supplement skyrocketed from 104,728 metric tons in 2007 to ...

As the founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, Watson has long stood at the ...

In search of krill, fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean encounter penguins during their main breeding season in the immediate vicinity of their breeding colonies. Antarctic krill is a key ...

According to several observers, the growing commercial interest in krill fishing collided with concerns about the impact of climate change on regional ecosystems and prevented the 27 members of ...

FILE - In this image from video provided by Sea Shepherd Global, the Norwegian Aker Biomarine's Antarctic Endeavour krill fishing ship sails near a whale in the Southern Ocean on March 6, 2023.

Like fish oil, krill oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, but they aren't created equal. Here's a look at which is better for your health.

Zooplankton like copepods aren’t just fish food—they’re carbon-hauling powerhouses. By diving deep into the ocean each winter ...

It was the first ever whale death recorded in the fishery. Pressure on krill stocks is building as a result of surging demand for omega-3 pills taken as dietary supplements, advances in fishing ...

Recent Whale Deaths Highlight Risks From Antarctica's Booming Krill Fishery MIAMI (AP) — Two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect ...