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How krill fishing for salmon and supplements puts Antarctic wildlife at risk

Krill, a tiny shrimp-like creature at the bottom of the Antarctic food chain, has found itself at the centre of international talks over conservation. Whales and penguins feed on it, and are the first to suffer when industrial ships scoop it up in huge quantities for farmed salmon, dietary supplements,…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24

Antarctic krill fishing is now concentrated in the exact pattern conservation rules were designed to prevent

The companies fishing for Antarctic krill have harvested so much so quickly that the season had to close in August 2026, three months before it was scheduled to end. That’s the second consecutive year of an early closing.

The Conversation · Aug 21

In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserve

An international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 2017. Commercial fishing is banned throughout the protected area, safeguarding marine life. The process began in 2002 and faced several years of negotiation. Perseverance and diplomatic discussions ultimately led to this…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Protecting one small species is a giant opportunity to safeguard our planet

COMMENT: The wildlife of Antarctica is supported by one of the smallest, but most significant species found anywhere on the planet, Antarctic Krill, writes Monica Medina

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Antarctic krill: how did a paperclip-sized crustacean cause a diplomatic row – and why are they so important?

Russia’s arrest of a Ukrainian scientist this week over his support for curbs on krill fishing have thrown the vital role of the tiny marine species into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025

Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing

‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025

Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

Officials have shut down the krill fishery near Antarctica early after exceeding the seasonal catch limit for the first time

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Krill catch in Antarctica soars to record following collapse of conservation deal

Fishing for krill near Antarctica has surged to a record high, nearing a seasonal catch limit that could close the fishery early

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

‘Very bad precedent’: China and Russia team up to undermine krill fishing restrictions in Antarctica

Conservationists warn actions and ambitions of two super powers could lead to overexploitation of vital food source for whales, penguins and seals

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2024

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near Antarctica

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024