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Antarctic krill fishing is now concentrated in the exact pattern conservation rules were designed to prevent

The companies fishing for Antarctic krill have harvested so much so quickly that the season had to close in August 2026, three months before it was scheduled to end. That’s the second consecutive year of an early closing.

The Conversation

In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserve

An international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 2017. Commercial fishing is banned throughout the protected area, safeguarding marine life. The process began in 2002 and faced several years of negotiation. Perseverance and diplomatic discussions ultimately led to this…

The Economic Times

He swam through Antarctica's icy waters with a single mission. The world responded by protecting 1.55 million square kilometres of the Ross Sea

Lewis Pugh swam in Antarctica's Ross Sea to draw attention. His swims highlighted threats to this pristine marine ecosystem. This advocacy helped secure a large marine protected area designation. The Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area safeguards biodiversity and key species. This landmark agreement was reached after years of negotiation.

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Antarctic whales’ remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing

Huge industrial trawlers are competing for krill – the main food source for whales – in the Southern Ocean, removing vital nutrients from the ecosystem

The Guardian - UK

‘It smells like a rancid fish and chip shop’: at sea with the Antarctic’s krill supertrawlers

The fishery is regulated but experts say it is wrecking the food chain. Gordon Peake joined a Sea Shepherd mission to observe the giant ships compete for catch

The Guardian - UK

World’s largest krill harvester at centre of row over ‘blue tick’ sustainability label

Aker Qrill is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species

The Guardian - UK

Protecting one small species is a giant opportunity to safeguard our planet

COMMENT: The wildlife of Antarctica is supported by one of the smallest, but most significant species found anywhere on the planet, Antarctic Krill, writes Monica Medina

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Antarctic krill: how did a paperclip-sized crustacean cause a diplomatic row – and why are they so important?

Russia’s arrest of a Ukrainian scientist this week over his support for curbs on krill fishing have thrown the vital role of the tiny marine species into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing

‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov

The Guardian - UK

Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

Officials have shut down the krill fishery near Antarctica early after exceeding the seasonal catch limit for the first time

The Independent UK

Krill catch in Antarctica soars to record following collapse of conservation deal

Fishing for krill near Antarctica has surged to a record high, nearing a seasonal catch limit that could close the fishery early

The Independent UK

‘Very bad precedent’: China and Russia team up to undermine krill fishing restrictions in Antarctica

Conservationists warn actions and ambitions of two super powers could lead to overexploitation of vital food source for whales, penguins and seals

The Guardian - AU

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near Antarctica

The Independent UK

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

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

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Bob Brown Foundation, Sea Shepherd Global say krill super trawlers 'ploughing' through whale pods

Two environmental groups are calling for krill fishing to be outlawed, saying super trawlers are endangering pods of whales in the Southern Ocean.

The Independent UK

Russia may again block Antarctic marine protections

Call it a cold war

The Guardian - AU

Russia and China must ‘get on side with conservation’, US tells Antarctic commission meeting in Hobart

US assistant secretary of state says two countries have stopped creation of new protected areas in Antarctica ‘for too long’

The Guardian - UK

US accuses UK of exploiting Russia tensions to fish highly prized species

After Russia rejected agreed catch limits, Britain unilaterally licensed boats to hunt toothfish near Antarctica – a move the US says breaches international rules

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The Independent UK

Fishing feud at end of the world split US and UK over Russia

A diplomatic row at the bottom of the world is playing out between the normally allied U.S. and U.K. governments in response to provocations from Russia

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