The most abundant zooplankton in Antarctic waters are Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), a focus of Dive and Discover Expedition 10. These two-inch long pink crustaceans are the main food source for Antarctica’s large animals, including penguins, seals, and whales. (Photo courtesy Peter Wiebe, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
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