THE POWER OF
TINY KRILL
Krill is one of our planet’s largest biomasses. This tiny crustacean, present in all oceans, holds a vital position in the marine food chain. Through millions of years of evolution, krill’s bioactive components and molecules have sustained Nature’s diverse species.
At Aker BioMarine, we develop krill-based ingredients rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA for human health.
What is krill oil?
A UNIQUE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Superba Krill® oil is extracted from the Antarctic krill species Euphausia Superba. Krill are small shrimp-like crustaceans packed full of health promoting long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), phospholipids, choline and astaxanthin.
Read more about our krill oil here.
Sustainable and transparent
The Antarctic krill fishery is one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries. It is also notable for minimal by-catches, fully transparent operations, and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, the highest standard for sustainable fisheries. For seven years in a row, the krill fishery has received an “A” rating by the Sustainable Fishery Partnership as the only reduction fishery in the world with a biomass rated “in very good condition."
Read more about our sustainability efforts here.
THIS IS KRILL
- Krill are small crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea found in all the world's oceans. The name krill comes from the Norwegian word krill, meaning "small fry of fish,” which is also often attributed to species of fish.
- Krill is considered an essential trophic level connection – near the bottom of the food chain – because they feed on phytoplankton and (to a lesser extent) zooplankton, converting these into a form suitable for many larger animals for whom krill makes up the most significant part of their diet.
- In the Southern Ocean, one species, the Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba, makes up an estimated biomass of around 379 000 000 tons, making it among the species with the largest total biomass.
- Over half is eaten by whales, seals, penguins, squid, and fish each year and replaced by growth and reproduction. Most krill species display large daily vertical migrations, thus providing food for predators near the surface at night and in deeper waters during the day.