A recent theory proposes that whales weren’t just predators in the ocean environment: Nutrients that whales excreted may have ...
The team analyzed whale poop for iron, known to be especially limited in the Southern Ocean, as well as copper.
Krill oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that the body may absorb better than fish oil. Krill oil contains an antioxidant that supports eye health and has anti-inflammatory properties. A meta ...
Blue whales eat huge volumes of these small crustaceans. 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 ...
Recent times have seen an increase in the demand for Antarctic krill oil due to the numerous health benefits it offers. This oil, derived from small shrimp-like organisms known as krill that dwell ...
When Antarctic krill swarm, the semi-transparent shrimp-like crustaceans join together in the millions or trillions, forming dense coral-colored underwater clouds as they swim in sync with one ...
British Antarctic Survey scientists on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia are working to better understand the rich ...
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are shrimp-like crustaceans that play a critical role in the polar oceans. They are the main diet of whales, penguins and seals and play a critical role in ...