But rising ocean temperatures are causing the krill's habitat to shrink, forcing populations to contract towards the South Pole. This means it is more important than ever to understand these ...

Rising air and sea temperatures are causing krill’s icy habitat that they rely on for food and shelter to melt, especially in their early life. Krill larvae feed on algae that grows on the ...

South Georgia is located within the area likely to be worst affected. Here the reduction in krill habitat could be as much as 55%. The island is home to a range of animals such as fur seals and ...

Krill are just a few centimetres long fully grown, but are one of the most abundant animals on Earth Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny ...

Krill, shrimp-like crustaceans, provide a major food source for many marine animals – from fish to whales. Credit: Stephani Gordon, Open Boat Films Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

In Antarctica, warming waters are shifting krill habitat. This is adversely impacting a number of species, including penguins. According to a 2018 study published in PLoS One, a projected 40 percent ...