Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding on Krill in Wilhelmena Bay,Antarctic Peninsular. The whales migrate here in the summer to feed on the Krill. Krill numbers have declined by over 50%. They feed on algae that grows on the underside of sea ice,As the sea ice melts,both algae and krill decline. An expedition cruise ship in the background | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Cooper, Ashley |
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