Researchers: Parachuting Allows Krill To Eat And Run
February 7, 2006 @ 12:48 PM (EST)
Source: Underwatertimes.com
Antarctic researchers have recorded a novel behavior in krill that may help regulate greenhouse gases. Antarctic krill, one of the largest animal resources on Earth, parachute into the deeper layers of the ocean many times a night and sequester large amounts carbon in the process.
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