How krill fishing for salmon and supplements puts Antarctic wildlife at risk

How krill fishing for salmon and supplements puts Antarctic wildlife at risk

Krill, a tiny shrimp-like creature at the bottom of the Antarctic food chain, has found itself at the centre of international talks over conservation. Whales and penguins feed on it, and are the first to suffer when industrial ships scoop it up in huge quantities for farmed salmon, dietary supplements, cosmetics and even luxury pet food.