What are Krill?

What are Krill?

Krill are small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are the main food source for many marine animals and fish. Also known as euphausiids, these small invertebrates, or animals without a backbone, are found in oceans all over the world. The name “krill” is a Norwegian word meaning “young fry of fish.” Shrimplike marine invertebrates that grow no bigger than about two and one-half inches (6 cm), krill are nonetheless food for gigantic baleen whales, along with penguins, seals, fish, sea birds, and many other predators. Their scientific name is Euphausia superb.