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Famed oceanographer calls for ending krill catch near Antarctica as governments debate fishing quota

Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle is calling for an end to krill fishing near Antarctica as officials from the U.S., China, Russia and 24 other governments negotiate a possible deal to dramatically expand fishing for the crustacean that's a vital food source for whales in the international waters...

Famed oceanographer calls for ending krill catch near Antarctica as governments debate fishing quota
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Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle is calling for an end to krill fishing near Antarctica as officials from the U.S., China, Russia and 24 other governments negotiate a possible deal to dramatically expand fishing for the crustacean that's a vital food source for whales in the international waters surrounding the ice-covered continent.

Originally published at Phys.org

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