WWF, the University of Strathclyde and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have teamed up for the pioneering project, which ...
Antarctic krill swimming between the Southern Ocean's surface and seafloor depths, make a "surprisingly small" contribution ...
The vertical migration of Antarctic krill may play a smaller role in oceanic carbon storage than previously believed, according to a year-long study in the Southern Ocean. The findings challenge ...
Lastly, the analysis of humpback whale feces has revealed a diverse diet, with various fish and krill species identified as primary prey. This study utilized both molecular and visual methods to ...
“Every single species in Antarctica feeds on krill, or something that feeds on krill,” said Rodolfo Werner, a marine biologist from Argentina who has been studying marine ecosystems in ...
Whale sharks typically gather around Ningaloo Reef every year from March through July to feast on the plankton and krill that are ... behaviors seen in shark species, including tiger sharks ...
Although a large proportion of their diet is made up of Antarctic krill, they are unique because they also prey on other marine mammals, such as other species of seals. This carnivorous nature ...
For instance, even small sablefish consumed several times more krill than yearling Chinook ... This new data helps us understand how species interact in our coastal environment.
The vessel will fish for Antarctic krill, the world’s largest single-species biomass, for use in the production of sustainable feed. Tersan Shipyard Vice President Ahmet Paksu said that he and his ...
Upwellings of cold, deep currents along the coast have brought tons of krill and shrimp near the surface ... changes to ocean ecosystems are not good for whales, or really for any species. Ecosystems ...