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Dec 24
Krill: Small But Creating A Big Impact
The Southern Ocean has an abundance of marine life: whales, seals, sea birds and penguins are generally animals that come to mind – not the small crustacean krill. However krill play a vital role in the Southern Ocean’s ecosystem and a key part in climate change.
by Remy Johannsen
Krill eat phytoplankton and excrete faecal matter that sink straight to the bottom of the ocean, locking away CO2 for years.
© Andrea Izzotti / Adobe
Krill swarms can be seen from space!
© RLS Photo / Adobe
