Krill

Image: Adélie penguin colony
Satellite images reveal links between sea ice and penguin dietsScience

Satellite images reveal links between sea ice and penguin diets

The first continent-wide study to use satellite observations links changes in sea ice to Antarctic food webs and long-term penguin population trends Summary: Three decades…
SourceSourceJuly 13, 2026 Full article
Image: In search of krill, fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean encounter penguins during their main breeding season in the immediate vicinity of their breeding colonies
Antarctic krill fishing overlaps with penguin and whale feeding hotspots, study showsScience

Antarctic krill fishing overlaps with penguin and whale feeding hotspots, study shows

Acoustic data reveal when and where fishing vessels compete with whales and penguins for krill in the Southern Ocean – and what this entails for…
SourceSourceJune 17, 2025 Full article
Image: A Northern krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica)
Scientists explore satellite monitoring of Antarctic krill to aid conservationNews

Scientists explore satellite monitoring of Antarctic krill to aid conservation

Vital creaturesFeeding grounds Researchers are investigating whether Antarctic krill, a cornerstone of the Southern Ocean ecosystem, can be monitored from space to better protect their…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 5, 2025 Full article
Image: Illustration of krill in the Southern Ocean ecosystem
Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangrovesClimateNews

Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangroves

Tiny Antarctic krill, key players in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, are as vital for carbon storage as mangroves and seagrasses, according to a new study.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article