What you can do for our oceans

We now know the oceans are not limitless, and that many of the species they support are being pushed to the brink of extinction by the activities of the greatest predator on the planet - ourselves. But just as we have been a major cause of the crisis facing our oceans, so we also hold the solution in our hands.

As individuals we need to hold both our governments and our companies to account.

Speak out for Marine Reserves

A global network of Marine Reserves covering 40 per cent of the high seas, and where no fishing or extraction of minerals is permitted, will provide a breathing space for threatened species to begin the recovery process.

Write to UK Environment Minister Hilary Benn

Only eat sustainable seafood

Seafood See Life is a vibrant new network bringing together influential people, organisations and businesses that want to be part of a positive wave of change for our oceans - spreading the word that unless we want to to be reduced to eating jellyfish in the future , all our seafood needs to be sustainable.

We can tell you what to look out for

Support us

All of our money comes from individual donations. We couldn't work to defend our magnificent oceans without your generous support.

Make a donation to Greenpeace

Explore our guide to ocean life

Find out more about the incredible diversity found around our coasts.

Explore the species guide