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So informative, thank you. I have known about krill as food for whales and other species since school, but realize I didn't know much about THEM at all, not even their size.

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It's true their impact isn't discussed much but they're a fascinating creature and key to a healthy ocean! Thanks, Leslie ☺️

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Nov 3Liked by Amie Pearce

Let’s hear it for the little guys!!

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Nov 1Liked by Amie Pearce

Seems CCAMLR-43 isn't doing their job. I wonder why they are not? So busy taking other steps to protect marine life in the Antarctic?

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In this case, the phrase "There's always a bigger fish" doesn't quite work anymore...

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So well written, rich in research, and easy to read.

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Ah thank you, Michael! That's very kind ☺️

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Krill are quite stunning. I had no idea krill protected us humans so much and that disappearing ice sheets lessened their ability to procreate. Any reason why the two proposals were shot down at CCAMLR?

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Unfortunately, their decision-making process requires unanimous agreement so literally one down vote can block progress. It all happens behind closed doors too so it's hard to know who blocked it and why 😭

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Great article, Amie!

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Thank you, Gloria!

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