Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know why - NPR
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Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know why - NPR

Source:NPR
Author:Ari Daniel

Antarctic krill serve as a crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales. They recycle nutrients used by algae. Now researchers say they’ve found krill in a surprising place: hydrothermal vents.