Antarctic krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures, are an important species in the Southern Ocean ecosystem and global carbon cycle, in part because of their poop. Their dense and rich fecal pellets sink ...

Antarctic krill don’t just sequester carbon in their poop; they also make carbon-rich pellets out of leftovers. But microplastics may throw a wrench in the works.

A study from the University of Tasmania, Australia, has made a momentous discovery while observing the feeding behaviour of ...

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the health benefits of ...

Tiny krill are vital to ocean life. New research shows how these shrimp-like creatures adapt their feeding. By changing how ...

In 2018, Chile and Argentina proposed the creation of a marine protected area on the Antarctic Peninsula to safeguard key ...

All along the western Antarctic Peninsula, whales, penguins and seals in their millions depend on krill (Euphausia superba) ...

Americans are getting hooked on an alternative to fish oil that's packed with omega-3s and is easier for the body to absorb. Krill oil, which comes from tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans abundant in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Robotics engineers are one step closer to building a swarm of krill ...

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, ...

Scroll through the annals of Boston music Twitter and you’ll see one phrase crop up again and again: “Krill forever.” It’s a line from “Theme From Krill,” off the 2013 album “Lucky Leaves” by the band ...