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Stinky penguin poop strikes fear into the hearts of Antarctic krill
The foul stench of penguin poop sets Antarctic krill on edge. In lab experiments, the mere scent of penguin droppings — or guano — sent krill scrambling for escape, researchers report March 20 in ...
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A mere whiff of penguin poo pushes krill to take frantic evasive action
More information: Penguin guano suppresses the grazing rate and modifies swimming behavior in Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba), Frontiers in Marine Science (2025). DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2025.1508287 ...
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Fishing boats spotted competing with whales in Antarctica for krill
In July 2023, Mongabay reported on fishing trawlers harvesting Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) amid a large pod of whales ...
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A mere whiff of penguin poo pushes krill to take frantic evasive action
Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba). Credit: Nicole Hellessey Zooplankton like krill are sensitive to chemical cues about food, mates, and pollution and adapt their behavior accordingly ...