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A group of people carrying a traditional wooden fishing boat up a beach

Environmental justice

Why protecting the ocean means protecting people

When we fail to protect the oceans, we’re failing to protect ourselves.

by Rima Sonigara June 6, 2022

Supertrees are man-made tree-like structures that collect rainwater, produce solar power and act as exhausts for nearby conservatories. They’re pictured surrounded by plants against a blue sky.

Air pollution

In pictures: 10 inspiring ideas for greener ways of living

From experimental technology to simple practices, people around the world are thinking creatively about how we can live better with nature. Here are some of the clever things they’ve come…

by Angela Glienicke June 1, 2022

French and English fishermen in the middle of the water. They hold a sign between the two boats that reads

Fishing

United at sea: British and French fishermen put their differences aside to protect our oceans

Fishermen across the Channel united to say no to destructive industrial fishing. They’re calling on our leaders to protect the oceans before it’s too late.

by Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah May 9, 2022

A small red submarine emerges from dark water, clear domes on top reveal two people inside

Antarctic

Discovering the hidden secrets beneath the Antarctic ocean

It almost didn't happen, but our recent expedition to survey the Antarctic ocean floor revealed untold wonders. We discovered that the seabed is carpeted with incredible life, reinforcing the need…

by John Hocevar March 25, 2022

Greenpeace crewmembers prepare a boulder for placement on the seabed. A second ship is visible in the background

Oceans

Taken to court for protecting the seabed – by those meant to protect our seas

At Greenpeace, we’re used to being challenged in court. But being taken to task by an agency meant to protect the seas, for doing exactly that? That’s a new one!

by John Sauven March 18, 2022

Aerial photo of a squid boat with lights along the edge. The deck is covered with squid and people are working on the boat.

Fishing

How squid fishing is harming our oceans

Behind that forkful of squid, there’s an entire industry that capitalises on a lack of fishing regulations in international waters. This industry poses a huge threat to marine life and…

by Will McCallum, Leah Das March 18, 2022

The Greenpeace ship Esperanza in the Davis Strait off the coast of Greenland.

Activism

Hope floats: the Greenpeace Esperanza retires after two decades, but the light shines on

For over 20 years a Greenpeace ship called Esperanza – ‘hope’ in English – lit up the darkness in the fight to protect the environment. Its voyages have now come to an…

by Greenpeace UK March 16, 2022

Madame Kokoly underwater. Lying close to the rocky seabed, she holds the point of a stick or spear into a crevice in the rock. Small tentacles can be seen curling around the stick.

Oceans

“Now, nothing is normal” – six ocean experts share their hopes, fears and solutions for our blue planet.

To understand what’s happening to the seas, we asked the people who know them best. Their stories might just change the way you see our oceans.

by Greenpeace UK January 31, 2022

A group of small fishing boats sail alongside the UK's Houses of Parliament on the River Thames

Environmental justice

“No fish, no future” – why we sailed up the Thames with a fleet of fishing boats

Greenpeace is uniting with local fishermen to bring an emergency message right to the government’s doorstep.

by Chris Thorne September 14, 2021

A crowded beach with lots of colourful umbrellas

Oceans

Most suncream is terrible for ocean life. Here’s how to stay safe in the sun, without damaging the environment

The chemicals in suncream that keep our skin safe are terrible for ocean life – especially baby corals. Here’s what to use instead.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson August 17, 2021