abyss

Krill Discovered Living In The Antarctic Abyss

ScienceDaily  Tue, 02/26/2008 - 10:00

Scientists have discovered Antarctic krill living and feeding down to depths of 3000 meters in the waters around the Antarctic Peninsula.

Until now this shrimp-like crustacean was thought to live only in the upper ocean. The discovery completely changes scientists' understanding of the major food source for fish, squid, penguins, seals and whales.