Record Krill Catch Prompts Early End to Fishing Season in Antarctica and Growing Calls to Protect its Fragile Ecosystems - Inside Climate News

Record Krill Catch Prompts Early End to Fishing Season in Antarctica and Growing Calls to Protect its Fragile Ecosystems - Inside Climate News

The unprecedented haul is intensifying concerns over increasing strain from industrial fishing and climate change on marine life in the Southern Ocean, especially whales and penguins.By Teresa TomassoniAntarctica’s krill fishery has shut down months ahead of schedule after reaching its full seasonal catch-limit—a historic first. The early closure is fueling urgent calls to protect the Southern Ocean’s fragile marine ecosystems from mounting indu…

Record Krill Catch Prompts Early End to Fishing Season in Antarctica and Growing Calls to Protect its Fragile Ecosystems

The unprecedented haul is intensifying concerns over increasing strain from industrial fishing and climate change on marine life in the Southern Ocean, especially whales and penguins. By Teresa Tomassoni Antarctica's krill fishery has shut down months ahead of schedule after reaching its full seasonal catch-limit-a historic first. The early closure is fueling urgent calls to protect the Southern Ocean's fragile marine ecosystems from mounting in…