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Small but mighty: Why Antarctic krill are worth fighting for

If you love penguins, whales and a livable climate, then it might be time to stand up for Antarctic krill.

Climate change and overfishing threaten Antarctic krill
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Climate change and overfishing threaten once ‘endless’ Antarctic krill

Antarctic krill — tiny, filter-feeding crustaceans that live in the Southern Ocean — have long existed in mind-boggling numbers. A 2009 study estimated that the species has a biomass of between 300 million and 500 million metric tons, which is more than any other multicellular wild animal in the world. Not only are these teensy […]
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