“When we use an echo sounder to observe a krill swarm, we want to be able to interpret these signals and determine how many krill make up the swarm” A team of Antarctic scientists hopes that an ...

Krill – the small, shrimp-like crustacean – is a keystone species. It underpins the marine ecosystem of the Southern ...

Marine mammals that almost went extinct are now competing with commercial trawlers for food. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 10, 2024 5:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs ...

Krill oil and fish oil both contain DHA and EPA omega-3s. When making the choice, consider factors like the concentration of omega-3s. You’ve probably heard that it’s important to get omega-3 fatty ...

Fish oil made from fatty fish is known as krill oil. Some studies have shown that krill oil may be better absorbed by the body and more effective at improving risk factors for heart disease. Fish oil, ...

Antarctic krill swimming between the Southern Ocean's surface and seafloor depths, make a "surprisingly small" contribution to the carbon export "highway" compared to their fast-sinking feces, ...

Last month, the U.N. issued an alarming report predicting worldwide starvation by the year 2050 if we don’t drastically change how and what we eat. A growing number of activists, environmentalists, ...

Seafood seems like it should be a relatively straightforward process. Lobsters look distinct from crabs, which look distinct from shrimp. However, there's another crustacean that looks vaguely similar ...

They're tiny but live in massive underwater swarms. They make salmon flesh red. Humpback whales eat them by the ton. They are krill, shrimp-like creatures that scientists say are the ocean's ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Although a single penguin is capable of devouring thousands of krill ...