Antarctic krill, vital to penguins, seals, and whales, were discovered at deep-sea hydrothermal vents off the Antarctic Peninsula. Egg-laden females fed on vent microbes, possibly gaining manganese for embryo development. Scientists say this unexpected habitat may be crucial for reproduction.
Antarctic Krill Found Thriving at Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents
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