Petition · Department for Business and Trade

Ban the import of Antarctic Krill Products into the UK

Closed 265 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban the import of products containing Antarctic krill, including supplements, fish food, fish fed with feed containing Antarctic krill, and farmed salmon feed, to stop their use in the UK and to help protect Antarctic wildlife, ecosystems, and the global climate.
Antarctic krill are a cornerstone species, supporting whales, seals, penguins, and the entire Southern Ocean food web. Fishing for krill to make supplements, fish food, and salmon feed robs marine wildlife of an essential food source, destabilizing ecosystems. Research suggests this could halt the recovery of whale species in Antarctica, as their primary food supply is being depleted. Protecting Antarctic krill is vital to preserving this fragile ecosystem and protecting its biodiversity.

Timeline

14 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
14 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 265
Status Closed
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 14 Feb 2025
Closed 14 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.