Rhythms of the Krill: Exploring Response to Visual Changes During Arctic Night
New research explores animals’ visual rhythms during the Arctic polar night. Around 11:30 a.m. or so, you might find yourself hankering for lunch. The reason…
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Solving the Krill Paradox: Researchers Find Whales Eat (and Poop) Far More Than Previously Thought
Research on whale feeding highlights how the precipitous decline of large marine mammals has negatively impacted the health and productivity of ocean ecosystems. From 1910…
Reproductive Success of Antarctic Krill Significantly Affected by Climate Conditions
Climate conditions play a significant role in the reproductive success of mature female Antarctic krill and are a factor in fluctuations of the population that…
Human-Driven Climate Change Only Half the Picture for Antarctic Krill
In the heart of their Antarctic habitat, krill populations are projected to decline about 30% this century due to widespread negative effects from human-driven climate…
Leopard Seals Suction Feed on Krill Like Whales
The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), one of Antarctica’s apex predators, kills penguins and smaller seals in a violent yet efficient manner. However, it seems that…