Tag: Antarctic krill

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, krill have been harvested for human consumption since at least the 19th century. Humans can consume krill, but it is not a common food source globally and is primarily used in certain regions and as a dietary supplement. Safe consumption requires specific preparation to remove potentially toxic fluoride from the exoskeleton.

Humans harvest less than 1 percent of the total krill population, and only a fraction of this catch is directly consumed. The answer to what percentage of krill is being eaten by humans is surprising, as most of this tiny crustacean's harvest fuels a global supply chain beyond our dinner plates.