Aker QRILL launches open-access krill research platform.
Aker QRILL Company has launched a new online platform compiling two decades of scientific research on Antarctic krill and ecosystem dynamics.
The platform, called Krill Science Hub, aggregates 20 years of peer-reviewed literature from 2005 to 2025 and makes it accessible to researchers, policymakers, and the public. It includes more than 50 academic articles from leading journals, each accompanied by plain-language summaries and key findings to improve accessibility for non-specialists.
“Centralising peer-reviewed Antarctic research in an accessible format addresses a critical need in polar science,” said Bjørn Krafft, principal scientist at Norway’s Institute of Marine Research. “Initiatives like this will significantly benefit both the scientific community and informed public discourse.”
The project aims to bridge the gap between academic research and public understanding of Antarctic marine ecosystems, particularly the role of krill in oceanic food webs. Until now, no single repository existed for the fragmented body of literature related to krill biomass, environmental change, and the ecological impact of harvesting.
“The Antarctic region plays a fundamental role in global ocean systems, yet access to comprehensive research on krill and the broader ecosystem has been fragmented and challenging,” said Pål Skogrand, VP Policy and Impact at Aker QRILL Company.
Krill Science Hub is operated as an independent platform and is open to contributions and suggestions from the global scientific community. It is available online at www.krillscience.com.