Home
About Us
The tiny crustaceans known as krill are a staple in the Antarctic food chain, providing everything from fish and whales to seals and penguins.
But now they're in danger of extinction thanks to overharvesting, the Travel Channel reports.
They're used to make omega-3 oils, and they're also used as a filler in animal feed.
"Just as humans once hunted whales almost to extinction, krill are being harvested extensively in the Antarctic Southern Ocean, so much so that the species is at risk," says Philippe Cousteau, who with his brother, Ashlan, appeared on the Travel Channel's World Oceans Day last week.
"They could face a loss of another 40% because of the impacts of climate change."
The Cousteaus say consumers should steer clear of krill-based products, which sequester more CO2 than the Amazon, and instead use algae oil as an alternative.
"The solution Ashlan and Philippe suggest is a remarkable example of a broad solution that addresses many climate-related problems," says the Travel Channel.
"Krill are tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that serve as a primary food source for many marine animals, including fish, whales, seals, and penguins in the Antarctic Southern Ocean."
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Coral Vita: Over $8 million Series A Raised For Scaling Reef Restoration.Coral reefs support 25% of marine life and generate about $2.7 trillion annually.coral reefs face dire threats from climate...more
Community Impact Investing: Evaluating Nonprofits and Corporate Grants as Strategic Opportunities.In an era where ESG investing is reshaping capital markets, corporate philanthropy has emerged as a...more
Climate tech startups and investors have weathered a reality of rising interest rates, constrained capital markets, and geopolitical headwinds.This session will unpack the current state of early...more
California must consider how to increase interest in teaching and lower the cost of and barriers to entering the profession.AB-1128, a bill under consideration in the legislature, proposes a...more
Mondelēz's Sustainable Futures Impact Investment platform said the capital "further advance[s] scalable, high-impact solutions at the nexus of climate, community, and circularity" The companies...more
South African recycling startup Regenize has secured an undisclosed investment from E Squared Investments.The deal combines philanthropic goals with venture capital methods to support scalable,...more
Cambridge-based Remedium was named winner of the Climate Impact Prize at the Net Zero Technology Centre's annual TechX Demo Day in Aberdeen.The prize is given to the startup with the most promising...more
Sustainable Times is a media partner for this event, which takes place on June 24-25, 2025, at ExCeL London, as part of London Climate Action Week.RESET Connect provides a network of potential...more
Rad AI announces an additional $8 million investment led by four health systems.Advocate Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, Corewell Health, and Atlantic Health System lead the investment.Rad AI...more
MedTech CellCentric has raised 90m in fresh funding.The money will support the advancement of the Cambridge company's oral treatment for multiple myeloma, inobrodib.The financing was co-led by RA...more
Impact Investing News from...
Weingart Foundation
Venture Philanthropy Partners
Rockefeller Foundation
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
