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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…