Acoustic data reveal when and where fishing vessels compete with whales and penguins for krill in the Southern Ocean
Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem as an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins. However, the small crustaceans are increasingly targeted as part of a growing fishing industry, which has significant consequences for the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. Therefore, ways to minimize the negative effects of fishing on the krill themselves and on the animals that feed on them are urgently needed.
Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem as an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins. However, the small crustaceans are increasingly targeted as part of a growing fishing industry, which has significant consequences for the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. Therefore, ways to minimize the negative effects of fishing on the krill themselves and on the animals that feed on them are urgently needed.
