Tiny krill power the Southern Ocean's giants
Vast swarms of Antarctic krill form the essential base of the Southern Ocean's food web, fueling the diets of majestic whales and seals and underpinning the region's entire ecosystem.
Antarctic krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures, form immense swarms that are the very foundation of the Southern Ocean's food web. These swarms, often visible from space, sustain massive populations of whales, seals, and other marine animals. A single blue whale can devour up to four tons of krill daily during feeding season, highlighting their critical role.
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