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We are totally dependent on our oceans. But, we're damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Destructive fishing, polluting industries and climate change are threatening the survival of whole marine ecosystems, as species are driven towards extinction as their habitats are destroyed.

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Port Isaac Fisherman's Friend performing our sea shanty petition

What shall we do with broken sea laws? What shall we do with the broken sea laws?

What shall we do with the broken sea laws?  Early in the morning”.  Can you see what we’ve done there? I have been unable to shake the tune to “...
Posted by hayley.baker - 29 May, 2012 - 10:27 -
Ben and John Griffin, Hastings Fishermen

Help us get a fair catch for sustainable fishermen

Today we’re launching “Be a fisherman’s friend” campaign  - an unprecedented alliance between Greenpeace and UK sustainable fishermen, to push for a real...
Posted by Alicia C - 29 May, 2012 - 08:53 -

We need fewer boats and more fish to save our oceans

I’m here in Bangkok at a gathering of hundreds of tuna business officials, policy-makers and even a few environmental advocates like myself. It’s been a...
Posted by jamie - 25 May, 2012 - 17:34 -

Fish tales from the high seas of Senegal

Our guest blogger, Gabriel Manrique, is an independent documentary filmmaker who focuses on social and environmental issues and the co-director of  ‘...
Posted by hayley.baker - 2 May, 2012 - 11:23

The ocean is not a factory

It seems the captain of Britain’s largest fishing boat isn’t partial to a spot of tea, despite a kind invitation from John Vidal, Environment Editor of the...
Posted by Alicia C - 5 April, 2012 - 09:58 -

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