Do you know that the quantity of Antarctic krill within the Southern Ocean – about 500 million tonnes – is equal to the burden of all of the people on Earth? One krill is about 5 centimetres lengthy and weighs one gram, however krill can kind swarms massive sufficient to be seen from house! The …
Do you know that the quantity of Antarctic krill within the Southern Ocean – about 500 million tonnes – is equal to the burden of all of the people on Earth?
One krill is about 5 centimetres lengthy and weighs one gram, however krill can kind swarms massive sufficient to be seen from house!
The small crustaceans are a crucial meals supply for Southern Ocean marine creatures, from fish, to seabirds, seals and whales.
Right here within the Australian Antarctic Program we examine all issues Antarctic krill.
We’ve an aquarium devoted to caring for and learning this keystone species of the Southern Ocean.
Our Antarctic analysis vessel, RSV Nuyina, additionally has a particular ‘moist properly’ to catch krill throughout voyages south.
Our scientists conduct analysis on krill biology, physiology, ecology, behaviour, inhabitants dynamics and genetics. And we analysis the affect of local weather change and ocean acidification on the completely different life phases of krill.
Our work informs the Fee for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Residing Sources (CCAMLR) to make sure sustainable administration of the krill fishery round Antarctica.
Our analysis group is led by senior krill biologist Dr So Kawaguchi.
Watch the quick video to listen to Dr Kawaguchi describe how he acquired into krill analysis and why he loves krill. Then try a few of our movies, tales and academic assets about Antarctic krill within the hyperlinks under.
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