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Tiny Antarctic Krill Benefit the Planet in Big Ways, but Face a Barrage of Threats
A single Antarctic krill is about the size of your pinky finger. But with an estimated population of more than 700 trillion ...
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This oil may improve muscle health in older adults
A new study from the University of Glasgow suggests that taking krill oil supplements can help older adults improve their muscle strength and size. The research, published in Clinical Nutrition, found ...
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What do blue whales eat?
Blue whales eat krill - tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that live throughout Earth's oceans. The huge whales can eat up to four tonnes of krill every day. Blue whales lunge through large swarms of krill ...
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BAS studies whales and fish to protect South Georgia marine ecosystem
Whales are the biggest krill predators in South Georgia ... “The fish survey provides key data on the size of fish populations at South Georgia over time and contributes directly to the ...