Scientists test the waters for sustainable krill fishery in the Antarctic
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An entourage of 20 scientists are set to embark on a two-month expedition in Antarctica to ensure the sustainable development of a krill fishery in the region
The expedition aims to provide enough research to determine a krill catch limit for commercial fishing in a region that has not been fished for 25 years
To do this, the Research Vessel Investigator will depart from Hobart laden with new equipment to measure krill biomass at depths of up to 1500 metres
The findings will then be assessed by the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, who advocate for sustainable krill catching