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Why fish for krill?
Krill are tiny crustaceans that serve as an important food source for many animals, including whales, seals, penguins and some species of fish. They are rich in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin which provide numerous health benefits for humans.
Krill are harvested for use in various industries including dietary supplements and aquaculture feed.
The world’s population is currently 7.9 billion people and growing. Demand for animal protein is set to double by 2025, yet access to arable land is decreasing, and fishing of wild stocks is increasingly regulated. This means it is important to seek solutions to provide nutritious sources of protein that are sustainably produced. In June 2021, the American Fisheries Society and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) presented a congressional briefing outlining that approximately 60 percent more food will be needed by the year 2050 to keep feeding a growing population. This included the need for 60 percent more animal protein by 2030.
Aquaculture is a low-footprint (carbon, feed-ratio and water and land use), fast regenerating and high-quality protein resource.