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why krills are crucial for ecological balance of the world's ocean?​

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Although small in size (measuring about 2 inches on average) they play a very important role in the regulation of our oceanic ecosystem and food chain. Hundreds of animals and marine species (such as fish, squid, penguins and whales) rely on krill as a primary source of food and nutrients.Krill a crucial part of Antarctic ecosystem

Antarctic krill is of great importance to the ecosystem, specifically for the 100s of different animals which depend on it for nourishment. Every year, over half of the krill in the Antarctic is consumed by whales, seals, penguins, squid, and fish.Krill populations have declined by 80% since the 1970s. Global warming has been blamed for part of that decrease because the ice that is home to the algae and plankton they feed on is retreating.

Antarctic krill are a key species in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, and their life ... rest of the world's oceans and ecological responses to .... A balance that provides adequate.

Krill are also crucial for moving nutrients from the ocean sediment to the surface, making them accessible to the entire suite of marine species. All of this underscores the importance of maintaining abundant, healthy krill populations.

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