Krill are small shrimp-like crustaceans at the base of a complex food chain. 85 species span the globe’s oceans with a total biomass of approximately 600 million tons, making them the largest animal biomass in the world.

They provide an important food source for whales, seals, penguins, albatrosses, and many other birds. Today, krill are also recognized as an emerging and potent source of marine omega-3 fatty acids that offer multiple health benefits.

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc. only harvests Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) that breed in pure, uncontaminated deep sea waters of the Antarctic Ocean. Neptune follows the strict international guidelines and ethical business practices that ensure the health of the krill bloom.

The annual high reproduction rate of Antarctic krill is at least several hundred million tons, which constantly renews the standing stock and grants sufficient krill to feed all marine mammals, fish, birds, and humans, as well as for dietary supplements for human health benefits.