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March 28, 2025 by HAL
Scientist Carmella Re is conducting whale research in Antarctica aboard the Sea Shepherd vessel Allankay. She aims to collect data on the impact of industrial krill fishing on whale populations. Using tracking technology and drones, Mella documents whale behavior and their interactions with fishing vessels. This work is essential for advocating conservation measures, including creating […]
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March 3, 2025 by HAL
The Allankay is a long-range patrol vessel of the Sea Shepherd Fleet, launched in 2022 to aid marine conservation missions. Formerly a fishing ship, it was refitted for monitoring and rescue operations, featuring advanced radar and large deck space. Its first mission, Operation Antarctica Defense, aimed to protect crucial marine life in the Antarctic, especially […]
February 25, 2025 by HAL
Krill are tiny shrimp-like crustaceans that are vital for many marine species, including whales, seals, and fish. They play a significant role in the ocean’s food web and help regulate the planet’s climate by contributing to the carbon cycle. However, krill populations are threatened by overfishing due to high demand for omega-3 supplements, which disrupts […]
November 26, 2024 by HAL
Sea Shepherd will return to Antarctica in early 2025 to protect krill and, ultimately, the whales that depend on them. The organization aims to combat the krill fishing industry, which is harming the Antarctic ecosystem. They plan to collect data and monitor supertrawlers that are overfishing krill, jeopardizing marine wildlife. This effort follows a recent […]
November 6, 2024 by HAL
Russia and China are working together to exploit the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, which is crucial for marine life. They are blocking environmental protections that safeguard the vulnerable ecosystem and its key species, like krill. This overfishing threat could lead to disastrous effects on whales, seals, and penguins that rely on krill as a food […]
November 3, 2024 by HAL
Two humpback whales have died and one is injured due to krill fishing in Antarctica. The krill industry is a significant threat to marine life, as krill are crucial for the Antarctic food web. Investigations have revealed that the fishing nets used for krill harvesting cause serious harm to whales and other species. Conservation efforts […]
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