🤯 Did You Know (click to read)
Antarctic krill are considered one of the most abundant animal species on the planet by biomass.
Although colossal squid do not primarily eat krill, the vast swarms of Euphausia superba form the base of the Southern Ocean food web that supports fish species consumed by Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni.
💥 Impact (click to read)
Antarctic krill sustain fish, seals, penguins, and whales. By stabilizing lower trophic levels, they enable higher predators, including colossal squid, to thrive in one of Earth's most extreme marine environments.
This interconnected system demonstrates how even microscopic organisms underpin the survival of deep-sea giants, emphasizing the ecological consequences of climate change and commercial krill harvesting.
Source
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
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