Krill Science Hub is launched as a platform for peer-reviewed and published studies on the Antarctic ecosystem, making essential scientific research accessible to the general public.
Aker QRILL Company announced the launch of Krill Science Hub, the first integral digital platform in the world dedicated to Antarctic krill and research on its ecosystem. This initiative makes 20 years of peer-reviewed scientific literature accessible to researchers, public policy makers and the general public through a single source.
Antarctica and its ecosystem are among the most important areas of the planet. Until now, there was no centralized platform that brought together the body of research, scattered but significant, on this vital ecosystem. Krill Science Hub respond to this need by systematically collecting and presenting peer-reviewed studies from 2005 to 2025, covering krill biomass dynamics, ecological interactions and environmental impacts of harvesting.
"Centralising Antarctic research in an accessible format responds to a critical need in polar science. Initiatives like this will greatly benefit both the scientific community and informed public debate, by making decades of rigorous ecosystem research available to those who need it most," says Bjørn Krafft, principal scientist at the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research.
The platform is launched with 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles from reputable academic journals, each accompanied by summaries prepared by experts and sections with key findings to facilitate access for diverse audiences.
This approach reflects the platform's commitment to maintaining the highest academic standards and, at the same time, making complex research understandable to non-specialists.
Krill Science Hub operates as an independent online platform, open to suggestions and contributions from the global scientific community. The initiative is aligned with broader efforts to democratize access to science and narrow the gap between academic findings and public understanding.
“The Antarctic region plays a fundamental role in global ocean systems, but access to comprehensive research on krill and its ecosystem has been fragmented and complex,” said Pål Skogrand, Vice President of Policy and Impact at Aker QRILL Company. “Krill Science Hub represents the first place where decades of rigorous Antarctic science gather in one accessible place.”
The platform is already available at: https://www.krillscience.com
About Krill Science Hub
Krill Science Hub is a public knowledge platform that collects and disseminates peer-reviewed scientific research on Antarctic krill biomass and ecosystem dynamics. The platform aims to make decades of academic research accessible to researchers, decision makers and the public, through curated abstracts and comprehensive bibliographical resources.
