The Vital Role of Krill in our World Ocean

Ocean Currents Radio Program

English - November 23, 2016 20:04 - 44 minutes - 20 MB - ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
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Krill are a keystone species, many animals in the food web depend on the success of this critical prey item. Jeff Dorman of the Farallon Institute talks what research and modeling tells us about the dynamics of krill. Some natural history, some research and regional conservation initiatives are discussed.