Meet “Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill”

“Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill” is our new Wildlife Jewels painting representing Antarctica’s krill inhabitants.

With a fluorescent body, swarming capabilities, and gorgeous orange spots, krill are truly amazing. Their fascinating colors and behaviors inspire innovative technologies.

Krill capture carbon: Krill swarms feed on carbon-capturing algae near the surface and then dive, depositing carbon-filled waste in the deep ocean. These swarms, numbering in the trillions, store as much carbon as the yearly emissions of 35 million cars.

Wildlife inhabitants of Antarctica depend on krill's survival, yet these incredible creatures face devastating human induced threats and urgently need our protection.

Learn from Antarctic Krill!

Learn from Krill – Their ability to sequester carbon naturally could inspire new climate solutions, while their swarm behavior might help us design smarter robotic systems and improve group coordination strategies in technology and science.

Robots Inspired by the Antarctic Krill

  • Swarm Robotics

  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

  • Biomimetic Propulsion Systems

  • Carbon Capture & Sequestration Models

  • Swarm-Based AI Algorithms

Antarctic krill are Superheroes!

  • Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) can live for about 5 to 10 years

  • Nature’s Carbon Capturers – Krill swarms feed on carbon-capturing algae near the surface and then dive deep, releasing carbon-filled waste that helps store carbon in the ocean. They lock away as much carbon as the annual emissions of 35 million cars!

  • Masters of Survival – Antarctic krill can shrink their bodies and slow their metabolism when food is scarce, allowing them to survive extreme conditions.

  • Brilliant Swarm Behavior – They move in synchronized swarms, sometimes numbering in the trillions, helping them avoid predators and find food more efficiently.

  • Glow in the Dark! – Krill are bioluminescent and can produce light, which may help them communicate and confuse predators in the deep sea.

  • A Vital Link in the Ocean Ecosystem – Krill are a crucial food source for whales, seals, penguins, and other marine life, playing a key role in maintaining the health of the Antarctic ecosystem.

Threats to Antarctic Krill

Wildlife inhabitants of Antarctica depend on survival of the Krill, yet the Krill face devastating human induced threats and urgently need our protection.

  • Overfishing

  • Warming oceans and melting sea ice

  • Pollution

“Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill” Painting

“Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill” is our Wildlife Jewels painting representing Antarctica’s krill inhabitants.

Wildlife Jewels® “Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill” Conservation Collection

Shop to support the Antarctic Krill. 100% of profits support our Krill education & protection programs.

Wildlife Jewels® “Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill” Education & Arts Programs

Stay tuned to learn more about our educational programs, including art workshops, presentations, webinars, and more—designed to educate, inspire, and empower the world to protect Antarctic krill!

Wildlife Jewels® “Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill” Exhibitions

Join us as we exhibit our paintings featuring Padparadscha Sapphire the Antarctic Krill at art galleries and conservation events.

Wildlife Jewels is honored to be a member of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC). We are delighted to be raising awareness for the magnificent wildlife inhabitants of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean as part of this collection.