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

Mongabay
Aug 5, 2025, 12:42 pm87 pts
MIAMI (AP) — Officials have shut down early the remote krill fishery near Antarctica after trawling for the tiny crustacean — a vital food source for whales that also helps fight climate change — exceeded the seasonal catch limit for the first time. The unprecedented early closure of the fishery follows…

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