Antarctic krill: how did a paperclip-sized crustacean cause a diplomatic row – and why are they so important?
via theguardian.com
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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 Antarctic krill are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans (Euphausia superba). They feed on plankton and are the main food source for larger marine animals. The word “krill” […]