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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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Pirates, Hotlines and Diego

Some days just have it all. A long day ends at 5am after my piracy watch onboard the Rainbow Warrior. We cross the Indian Ocean, moving through a piracy zone...
Posted by simon clydesdale - 25 October, 2012 - 14:52 -

It's time for Mauritius to take ownership of its waters

The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior has spent the past few days hosting all the key players in one of the Indian Ocean’s prime tuna hubs – Port Louis in...
Posted by simon clydesdale - 17 October, 2012 - 11:07 -

Never again in our oceans!

If there was ever a scandal that needed definitive action to be taken against those responsible for it, it is the issue of fishing permits in Senegal between...
Posted by Bakary Coulibaly - 12 October, 2012 - 14:17 -

From Falmouth to Aldeburgh: The Coast to Coast “Be a Fisherman’s Friend” Tour

It all started in Cornwall in the fishing village of Falmouth, where 'Clarence' the Cod made his first appearance at the Sea Shanty Festival and wowed the...
Posted by Cristiana - 9 October, 2012 - 12:19 -

Life Loves Living

You’ll see it best on the darkest nights. When the moon is empty and clouds cover the stars – that’s when the ocean and algae collude. Like the Arctic’s...
Posted by Mike Baillie - 4 October, 2012 - 16:29 -

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