Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS

Krill is a keystone species in the Antarctic waters, accordingly, Aker BioMarine considers it a prime responsibility to make sure that the biomass of Antarctic krill remains in good condition — and that the numerous species that ultimately depend on krill as a food source are also protected. This is why we established the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) in 2015 together with WWF-Norway and the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), consisting of 30 NGOs interested in Antarctic Environmental protection. The mission of the fund is to promote and facilitate research on the Antarctic ecosystem.

The krill fishery in Antarctica is managed and regulated by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). Responsible for the conservation of all Antarctic marine ecosystems, CCAMLR practices an ecosystem-based management approach, rather than species-specific regulation. Harvesting is allowed as long as it is carried out in a sustainable manner and does not harm other ecosystem components. Currently, commercial krill fishing in the Southern Ocean takes place mainly in Area 48. The management of the fishery is very stable, as the consensus of 25 nations is required to change Antarctic fishery regulations.

Aker BioMarine is recognized for its environmentally responsible Antarctic krill harvesting and processing. Achievements include our patented Eco-Harvesting technology that virtually eliminates by-catches, fully transparent and traceable operations, and MSC certification. In 2016, the Antarctic krill fishery, for the second year in a row, received an “A” rating by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership for having a krill biomass that is in very good condition.

We are proud to be the first MSC-certified krill supplier

Ingredients that carry the blue Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label have demonstrated that they come from a fishery that meets the most stringent sustainability standards. Fisheries and manufacturers that are MSC certified are audited by independent, third-party evaluators. MSC certification guarantees that the marine resources are harvested using sustainable methods and that all products are traceable throughout the supply chain.

QRILL Pet™ is a 100% natural, sustainable ingredient to enhance pet food formulations, made only from whole Antarctic krill. Aimed at keeping pets healthy, krill delivers superior omega-3s mainly bound to phospholipids, marine proteins, choline and the antioxidant astaxanthin. When developing this unique ingredient, we kept our focus on the needs of pets and pet food formulators.