Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Krill-in-the-Antarctic-27MZIFJX1QAMX.htmlConceptually similarGorgonian Coral Skeleton in the AntarcticGP0STRIRUCompleted★★★★Gorgonian Coral Skeleton in the AntarcticGP0STRIRPCompleted★★★★Polynoid Polychaete Worm in the AntarcticGP0STRIROCompleted★★★★★Polynoid Polychaete Worm in the AntarcticGP0STRIRQCompleted★★★★★★Demosponge specimen collected in the AntarcticGP0STRI5ECompleted★★★★★Gorgonocephalus Chilensis Basket Star in AntarcticaGP0STRIRWCompleted★★★★★★Gorgonocephalus Chilensis Basket Star in AntarcticaGP0STRIRXCompleted★★★★★Ophiuroid Brittle Stars in the AntarcticGP0STRIRSCompleted★★★★★★Gorgonian Coral Skeleton in the AntarcticGP0STRIRVCompleted★★★★★View AllGP0STRIRRKrill in the AntarcticKrill, Euphausia superba, represent a critical component of the Antarctic food web, providing food for fish, whales, seals, penguins, albatross and other seabirds, as well as marine invertebrates.Greenpeace is on a three-month expedition to the Antarctic to carry out scientific research, including seafloor submarine dives, to highlight the urgent need for the creation of a 1.8 million square kilometre Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. Key findings from the footage and samples gathered from the submarine dives will be shared with the Antarctic Ocean Commission (CCAMLR) to establish localised protections as well as to strengthen this and other upcoming proposals for marine protection in the Antarctic.Locations:AntarcticDate:26 Jan, 2018Credit:© Christian Åslund / GreenpeaceMaximum size:4429px X 2953pxKeywords:Biodiversity-Krills-KWCI (GPI)-Nature-Protect the Antarctic (campaign title)-Research-SamplesShoot:Antarctic Ship Tour - Leg One - Photos by Christian ÅslundGreenpeace is on a three-month expedition to the Antarctic to carry out scientific research, including seafloor submarine dives and sampling for plastic pollution, to highlight the urgent need for the creation of a 1.8 million square kilometre Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary to safeguard species like whales and penguins.Related Collections:Antarctic Ship Tour BEST OF'Protect the Oceans' Expedition Launch Collection (Photos, Video & 30x30 Report)Ocean and Climate ReportAntarctic Deep Sea SpecimensProtect the Antarctic CampaignANTARCTIC Ship Tour for Press and Media