Coverage dated October 12, 2023

Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem

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Fishing for krill is banned in U.S. waters due to concerns it could impact whales, seals and other animals that feed on the shrimp-like creatures. But such fishing has been taking place for decades in Antarctica, where krill are most abundant.

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WDIO Duluth
Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Oct 12, 2023
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Fishing for krill is banned in U.S. waters due to concerns it could impact whales, seals and other animals that feed on the shrimp-like creatures. But such fishing has been taking place for decades in Antarctica, where krill are most abundant.
Seattle Times
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Antarctica’s burgeoning krill fishery (opens Seattle Times)
Published Oct 12, 2023
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The waters around Antarctica are emerging as a battleground between industry and activists as advances in technology and new demand for krill as a dietary supplement drive more and more fishing of the shrimp-like crustacean.
Green Field Reporter
Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Oct 12, 2023
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ABOARD THE ALLANKAY off Antarctica (AP) — The Antarctic Endeavour glides across the water’s silky surface as dozens of fin whales spray rainbows from their blowholes into a fairy tale icescape of massive glaciers.

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