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Sea Shepherd Global has initiated its 2026 Operation Antarctica Defense campaign from Ushuaia, Argentina. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the krill crisis, facilitate independent scientific research, and increase economic pressure on the krill industry.

Last season marked an early closure of the industrial krill fishery, highlighting pressures on Antarctic ecosystems. The operation will involve documenting krill super trawlers, hosting scientists for data collection, and advocating against krill-derived products.