7K views · 171 reactions | Happy World Krill Day!  戀 Did you know that these tiny crustaceans play a huge role in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean ecosystem? 類 They’re so important that some of our scientists have dedicated their lives to studying and protecting them. Coinciding with National Science Week today is the perfect time to dive into this video and explore fascinating krill facts.  | Australian Antarctic Program | Facebook

Scientists have discovered that Antarctic krill can physically break down microplastics before excreting them back into the environment in an even smaller form. The research, published overnight in Nature Communications, presents the results of an experiment in the Australian Antarctic Division’s krill aquarium, led by Griffith University's Southern Ocean Persistent Organic Pollutants Program PhD scholar, Dr Amanda Dawson. Scientists altered the diet of the krill to study the digestion process a