A new study suggests that the oceans' best hope for controlling its large currents might rely on the smallest sea creatures. Several scientific studies have revealed that small ocean animals such as ...

Shrimp-like krill can thrive in icy waters 9,800 feet (3,000 meters) deep off Antarctica as well as near the surface, according to a new study that shows krill stocks can survive far deeper than ...

Krill oil is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids that offer health benefits for the heart, joints and immune system.

Krill – the small, shrimp-like crustacean – is a keystone species. It underpins the marine ecosystem of the Southern ...

Tiny krill are vital to ocean life. New research shows how these shrimp-like creatures adapt their feeding. By changing how they move their limbs, krill can cope with less food. This adaptability is ...

A BIG shrimp-like animal is the oldest known swimmer that sieved food out of the water, like today’s krill and baleen whales. By half a billion years ago, there were passive filter feeders like ...