Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing (www.theguardian.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 26 Oct 14:44
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‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov

A diplomatic row has erupted over the “illegal” detention of one of Ukraine’s scientists, who has been accused by the Kremlin of undermining Russia’s industrial trawling for krill in Antarctica.

Leonid Pshenichnov, 70, a Ukrainian biologist who is an expert on Antarctica, has a decades-long record of scientific research and contributions to conservation, including support for marine protected areas in the region.

He was preparing to travel to Australia to attend a conference on protecting Antarctic marine life when he was arrested in the Russian-occupied territory of Crimea. He has since been accused by the Russians of high treason.

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ToastedRavioli@midwest.social on 26 Oct 16:10 collapse

Why are Russians eating whale food anyways?

phdepressed@sh.itjust.works on 26 Oct 19:52 collapse

More likely for use as fish food for sale to farming operations as well as fertilizer. Unlikely for people to be eating them directly.