Scientists call for consumer boycott of krill products amid Antarctic fishing surge

A coalition of researchers is urging consumers to avoid omega-3 supplements and other krill-derived products as commercial fishing in the Southern Ocean threatens marine ecosystems that depend on the tiny crustaceans for food.

First covered Oct 7, 2026 · 1:50 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Scientists call for consumer boycott of krill products amid Antarctic fishing surge — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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35d Inside Climate News Scientists Urge Consumers to Stop Buying Products Made From Antarctic Krill — In the Southern Ocean, whales, penguins, seals and seabirds feast on massive swarms of krill that underpin much of the region’s marine food web.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-07 (#17)

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