Fears for the 'powerhouse' of the Southern Ocean - a podcast by SBS

Antarctica is often referred to as Earth's last great wilderness, but there's growing concern for one of the key species in the Southern Ocean's ecosystem. Antarctic krill are critical to maintaining the health of our planet, acting as a billion dollar carbon sink. But ocean warming and reports of over-concentrated krill fishing are threatening their populations.

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