The thesis explores the thriving Antarctic krill extraction industry within the global commons, aiming to reveal its broader planetary implications. Unlike static regulatory systems, the project proposes dynamic models for managing Antarctic marine resources, incorporating the metabolic processes of the polar ecosystem.

It has been revealed that salmon sold in London is supplied by the company Scottish Sea Farms, with significantly higher yields and in a shorter timeframe. This is possible because the aquaculture feed used is rich in proteins and amino acids derived from Antarctic krill which is harvested by Aker BioMarine and is a keystone species within the Antarctic trophic web.

Static regulatory models prove to be inadequate as the catch limits are assigned to large management zones which don’t consider ecological equations between krill, dependent species and fishing activities.

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