The new study shows that Antarctic krill lock at least 20 million tons of carbon into the deep ocean annually, which equates to $4–$46 billion of storage value, depending on the price of carbon.

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New research reveals Antarctic sea ice has hit record lows three times since 2017, creating cascading effects on global ...

Antarctic sea ice is more than just a platform for penguins. The sea ice's high reflectivity influences the whole Earth's ...

“Antarctic krill use the cover of darkness at night to feed on microscopic algae on the sea surface. During the day, the animals then seek shelter from predators in deeper, darker layers,” says Lukas ...

As the founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, Watson has long stood at the ...

If you’re looking for a high-potency krill oil supplement, the Carlyle Antarctic Krill Oil is a great option for you. With 2,000 mg of krill oil per serving, it is a valuable source of Omega-3 ...

Researchers measured the amount of nitrogen and carbon in the whiskers, which tells them the kinds of animals the leopard ...

Emperor penguin populations are falling much faster than expected. Ice is melting beneath their chicks before they’re ready.

Antarctic krill sequester similar amounts of carbon to key coastal blue carbon habitats. Nature Communications , 2024; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52135-6 Cite This Page : ...