World’s largest krill harvester at centre of row over ‘blue tick’ sustainability label

Aker QRILL is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species Environmental groups have objected to the recommendation of a “blue tick” sustainability label being awarded to a Norwegian krill fishing giant, amid concerns over concentrated fishing pressure and dramatic climate-driven effects on the Antarctic’s fragile ecosystem. Norway’s Aker QRILL, the world’s largest harvester of krill, a tiny crustacean and ke...

By Karen McVeigh