Researchers are alarmed after noticing a significant drop in the number of vocalizations from blue whales.
    • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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      28 days ago

      What Sea Shepard strategically omitted is that there’s like 400 million tonnes in the water, and the natural turnover is pretty fast.

      There’s dummy amounts of krill and not a lot of human uses for them. The fishing industry in general is problematic, but I’d expect literally every other fishery is more heavily exploited.

      • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        28 days ago

        Antarctic krill isn’t just important for marine life—it’s becoming a key ingredient in human supplements, animal feed, and even skincare products. Rich in Omega-3s, protein, and antioxidants, krill is being used to support heart health, reduce inflammation, and improve overall wellness. In fact, studies show krill oil is easier for the body to absorb than other fish oils, making it a preferred choice for many.

        https://krillarcticfoods.com/blog/what-is-antarctic-krill-used-for/

        • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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          26 days ago

          It takes processing to do that, though, and straight out of the water they’re poisonous to humans. I’m guessing this site is literally advertising (although it won’t load for me), so they my gloss over that.

          Like, sure, there’s lots of things you could use them for, and that might be huge applications in the future, but for now IIRC it’s mostly used as fish food.