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

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Published on September 15, 2026 • Originally reported by Ari Daniel. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Antarctic krill, a shrimp-like crustacean that holds up the food web at the South Pole, were found at a hydrothermal vent off the Antarctic Peninsula during the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Southern Ocean Expedition in collaboration with the Schmidt Ocean Institute.

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.

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