In the eight episode of our Antarctic web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis", our crew picks up a team of independent scientists to investigate the impact of industrial krill fishing on whales and the entire Antarctic ecosystem. The scientists explain that this is one of the least understood ...
The seventh episode of our Antarctic web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis" contrasts Antarctica’s history of industrial exploitation—especially whaling—with the present-day rise of krill fishing, showing how past extraction booms nearly collapsed the region’s ecosystem. It then focuses on the ecological centrality of krill, documenting intense whale feeding ...
In the sixth episode of our Antarctic web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis", our crew on the Allankay document the krill industry’s transshipment and refueling operation at sea, and explain why this is problematic for the Antarctic ecosystem in more ways than one. We also follow the campaign ...
In the fifth episode of our Antarctic web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis", the Allankay navigates carefully through a sea of Antarctic ice floes to reach the krill fleet. Not only does the crew find the massive krill super trawlers, but also their latest tool in optimizing the ...
In the fourth episode of our Antarctic web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis", the crew arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina for fresh supplies and a crew swap, including captains. The Allankay then heads through the Drake Passage to Coronation Island in Antarctica, where they finally spot the industrial krill ...
In the third episode of our new web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis", the crew see their first iceberg! Then, just as the ship is entering roughest seas at Cape Horn, the engineers have to turn off the engine to make a small but urgent repair, meaning the ...
In the second episode of our new web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis", Captain James reflects on his first expeditions to Antarctica with Sea Shepherd to confront the illegal whaling fleet, and the crew finish their final preparations for departure. Don't forget to tune in next Sunday for ...
This is the first episode of our new web series, "Edge of the World: Krill Crisis", where you go behind-the-scenes with our crew on the Allankay as it prepares to depart for its mission in Antarctica to confront the industrial krill fleet. New episodes will be shared with the public ...
Starting in early February, we’re launching a new weekly web series from the Antarctica campaign -- Edge of the World: Krill Crisis -- filmed as the mission unfolds. The series follows the Allankay crew through the long transit south and into Antarctic waters, capturing the rough seas, fatigue, determination, and confrontations ...