Brine shrimp of the genus Artemia are small crustaceans that can thrive in environments where sodium concentrations are as high as 25% (more than eight times typical ocean sea water). Also known by ...
Learn about the brine shrimp of the Great Salt Lake and the threats these creatures face. Brine shrimping is a multi-million-dollar industry dedicated to supplying fish food for aquaculture. The brine ...
On March 17, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill making Artemia franciscana, the brine shrimp, Utah’s official state crustacean. The designation, inspired by the activism of a sixth-grade classroom, ...