15. Antarctic Krill: where science, governance, and industry meet with Dr. Javier Arata

Antarctic krill connects wildlife, fishing, and policy. Marine biologist Dr. Javier Arata explains how a tiny crustacean supports penguins, seals, whales, and entire Southern Ocean ecosystems while also sustaining a commercial fishery. Drawing on his experience with scientific observation, fisheries management, CCAMLR, and the Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting Companies, Arata shows where science, industry, and international governance meet. The episode examines sustainable krill harvesting, scientific observers, current abundance estimates, and the future pressures that climate change and ocean acidification may place on Antarctic krill and the wildlife that depends on it.

Episode Guest: Dr. Javier Arata

Find more on Dr. Arata here.

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More on the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) here

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