Scientists Call for More Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean
Inside Climate News
JANUARY 11, 2025
As climate change and commercial fishing threaten krill, the crustaceans that fuel Antarcticas entire food web, scientists and advocates say those responsible for protecting Antarcticas marine life are failing. By Teresa Tomassoni When Antarctic krill swarm, the semi-transparent shrimp-like crustaceans join together in the millions or trillions, forming dense coral-colored underwater clouds as they swim in sync with one another and traverse frigid ocean currents.
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