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Happy World Krill Day! Today we’re celebrating the importance of this tiny creature

11 August, 2023

August 11 is the occasion for a very important holiday – World Krill Day! As the Executive Director of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, I’ve learned a lot about Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) and the critical role they play in Antarctic ecosystems. Since these small creatures often get overshadowed by other Antarctic species, I […]

Climate-Ocean Change threatens food security and requires a global to local response

7 August, 2023

Ocean acidification (OA) is a direct result of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), which is altering the chemical balance of seawater that marine life (like shellfish, finfish and coral) need to grow, reproduce, and thrive. Combined with other impacts of climate change like ocean warming and reduced oxygen levels, marine species and ecosystems are […]