Watch an encore presentation of this important conversation about the future Krill, Billions of tiny crustaceans Overfishing of krill, a key part of the food chain in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica, also threatens a vital carbon sink that absorbs carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming from the environment. This special video event will feature environmental journalists Ashley Cousteau of Earth Echo InternationalDoug Heske, Dan Wheeler, Matt Zimmer New Day Impact InvestingMillicent Pitts CEO Marine Exchange, Mongerfish Founding Principal Aaron Niederhelman, Philip StrattonPresident and CEO Marine Power TechnologyEnvironmental activist Melissa Waltonand Elizabeth KimU.S. State Department Ocean and Polar Bureau.
Krill and many other species could be protected through the introduction of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), areas of the Southern Ocean that would be excluded from commercial exploitation through treaties currently under negotiation. But the path to protection faces financial and political challenges. Read the story and learn what you can do to help.
Earth911 and An intentional future Mitch Ratcliffe hosted the event, but was unable to join the conversation due to connection issues.
