British Antarctic Survey scientists on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia are working to better understand the rich ...

A jar of krill specimens with visible eye spots. Blue whales eat huge volumes of these small crustaceans. Blue whales eat krill - tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that live throughout Earth's oceans. The ...

Scientists on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia are working to better understand the rich marine life that inhabits the region. This ...

Antarctic krill swimming between the Southern Ocean's surface and seafloor depths, make a "surprisingly small" contribution ...

Blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived. These colossal cetaceans often reach 30 metres in length and can weigh up to 180 tonnes - so they need to eat a lot to keep them swimming. But ...

While krill oil is well-tolerated and safe for many people, it may not suit people who are allergic to shellfish. Most nutrition experts and public health organizations recommend eating a varied ...

The rise in krill fishing is also linked to an increase in aquaculture as wild fish populations decline. The flesh of wild salmon is naturally pink because they eat krill and other small ...