Antarctic Krill Fishery rated as one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries. Aker BioMarine’s Antarctic krill fishery was awarded an A-rating from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) in the 2021 […]
World’s largest fish breeding area discovered in Antarctica. Near the Filchner Ice Shelf in the south of the Antarctic Weddell Sea, a research team has found the world’s largest fish […]
Behavioural adaptations that may help Antarctic fishes adapt to warming Southern Ocean. Scientists describe how Antarctic fishes with and without haemoglobin react to acute thermal stress. The responses may help […]
Another missed opportunity to protect Antarctica. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) – the body responsible for Antarctic marine conservation – concluded its 40th annual […]
ANTARCTIC meeting chance to thaw opposition to Southern Ocean protection. The 40th annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and its 26 members […]
Pressure on world leaders to protect Antarctica is at an all time high 1.5 million people called on world leaders to grasp an immediate opportunity to protect the future of […]
EU leads efforts to designate new large-scale Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. On 29 September, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, hosted a ministerial meeting to build further support […]
President Macron accepts petition urging protection of Antarctica’s waters. During a boat trip organized on the first day of the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, Antarctica2020 members Pascal Lamy […]
Pamela Anderson joins the fight to protect Antarctica’s waters. The campaign focused on increasing the protection of Antarctica’s waters received a huge boost with the announcement that actor and activist […]
USV to minimise Aker BioMarine’s carbon footprint. Aker BioMarine has ordered a new Sounder USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) from Kongsberg Maritime to further reduce their carbon footprint and optimise krill […]
Kongsberg USV to minimise Aker BioMarine’s carbon footprint. Aker BioMarine has ordered a new Sounder USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) from Kongsberg Maritime to further reduce their carbon footprint and optimise […]
Antarctic krill is a sustainable source of aquaculture feed new sustainability report concludes. Aquaculture feed ingredients from Aker BioMarine are green and sustainable, concludes a leading independent sustainability evaluator, CICERO […]
New Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. EU takes lead in international effort to establish new Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius hosted a […]
Antarctic survey ship retired. The RRS James Clark Ross recently arrived in Harwich, completing its final season with British Antarctic Survey. After 30 years of service, the ship will soon be sold. The […]
Aker BioMarine commits to industry-leading emissions-free operations in Antarctica. Aker BioMarine launches its ambitious sustainability goals towards 2030. As part of its sustainability strategy, Aker BioMarine commits to: Reduce CO2 […]
First ever female Fish Mate for Aker BioMarine. Born and raised in a traditional fishing family in Lofoten, Norway, Hege Louise Eltoft sets her sights now towards the Southern Ocean, […]
Krill industry joins forces to protect penguins in Antarctica An NGO-industry collaboration to protect the Antarctic Ocean today announces a big step forward with a year-round permanent closure of a […]
Melting Antarctic ice sheet could lead to 0.5m sea level rise. The melting of the Antarctic Ice Sheet could contribute half a metre of sea-level rise in the coming century, […]
Tersan Shipyard picks seawater coolers for Antarctica-bound Rimfrost krill vessel. Tersan Shipyard in Turkey has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a contract to supply the marine cooling system to what shipowner Rimfrost […]
Aker BioMarine Continues to Strengthen its Sustainability Position, Adding New Talent to the Team – Christina Ianssen Joins as the Company’s New Manager of Sustainability and Public Affairs June 24, […]