They mitigate the impacts of climate change, support a plethora of species (including the largest animals on earth), and are often called the linchpin of the Antarctic. Krill may be small, but they are massively important.
Grab a coffee and join us as we dive into the frosty waters of the Antarctic and explore just how and why these small crustaceans are so vital and the worrying challenges they are facing.
We were blown away during our research by what we learnt about krill and of course concerned about the future of their populations.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro & catchup
00:03:08 The world of krill
00:16:35 Threats & challenges facing krill
00:34:18 Possible solutions & positives
00:48:07 Wrap up
As always, please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way to get in touch is to ping us a message on Instagram:
Links:
https://www.bas.ac.uk/about/antarctica/wildlife/krill/
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/facts-about-krill
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/krill
https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/antarctic-krill/
Study warns sharp decline in Antarctic krill by 2100 | Patagonia´s Magazine: Patagon Journal
https://earthsky.org/earth/the-sad-fate-of-krill-in-the-southern-ocean/
https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/ccamlr-decision/
