Size and stage composition of age class 0 Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) in the ice–water interface layer during winter/early spring

F.L. Schaafsma*, C. David, E.A. Pakhomov, B.P.V. Hunt, B.A. Lange, H. Flores, J.A. van Franeker

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Abstract

The condition and survival of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) strongly depends on sea ice conditions during winter. How krill utilize sea ice depends on several factors such as region and developmental stage. A comprehensive understanding of sea ice habitat use by krill, however, remains largely unknown. The aim of this study was to improve the understanding of the krill’s interaction with the sea ice habitat during winter/early spring by conducting large-scale sampling of the ice–water interface (0–2 m) and comparing the size and developmental stage composition of krill with the pelagic population (0–500 m). Results show that the population in the northern Weddell Sea consisted mainly of krill that were

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1515-1526
JournalPolar Biology
Volume39
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Antarctic krill
  • Furcilia
  • Juveniles
  • Size distribution
  • Under-ice habitat
  • Vertical distribution

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