Collecting and processing euphausiids

Johnson, Magnus L.; Tarling, Geraint A.

Abstract

© 2017 The Author 2017. Euphausiid crustaceans, commonly referred to as krill, are fast-moving, pelagic, exclusively marine, and found in all oceans generally below 50 m. While restricted to only 86 species in two families, the six largest-size species are abundant in higher latitudes and of commercial interest. Assessment of stocks and collection of specimens generally involves location using active-acoustic surveying and towed equipment from research vessels. Capturing live euphausiids for physiological work requires particular care. The appropriate treatment of specimens obtained depends upon the reason for their collection and a range of options are discussed.

Citation

Johnson, M. L., & Tarling, G. A. (2017). Collecting and processing euphausiids. Journal of Crustacean Biology, 37(2), 228-231. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcbiol/rux002

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Jan 20, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Apr 13, 2017
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2017
• Deposit Date: Apr 1, 2022
• Journal: Journal of Crustacean Biology
• Print ISSN: 0278-0372
• Electronic ISSN: 1937-240X
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 37
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 228-231
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jcbiol/rux002
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3589891