Oceans

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Deep sea mining

Greenpeace underwater robot sets record for the world’s deepest protest from Arctic seabed

Photo and video available here An underwater robot has set a new record for the world’s deepest protest after revealing a banner saying ‘LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE!’ 1.4 miles (2.3…

by Greenpeace UK Press Office May 27, 2026

A whale fluke comes out of the blue water with blue sky in the background

Oceans

Regional Fisheries Management Organisations are on the precipice of weakening the High Seas Treaty

Regional Fisheries Management Organisations or RFMOs, bodies in charge of fisheries management in the high seas, are trying to water down the High Seas Treaty’s capacity to deliver on protecting…

by Alexandra Sedgwick April 1, 2026

A giant bulging fishing net is hauled up onto a boat as a worker looks on.

Oceans

More than 1.3 million tonnes of fish taken from UK’s marine protected areas since 2020, new analysis reveals

Between 2020 and 2024, 1.347 million tonnes of fish were caught inside the UK’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) according to new analysis by Greenpeace of official data. That’s enough fish…

by Alison Kirkman March 31, 2026

An aerial view of the deck of a Greenpeace ship, where activists stand around fishing nets arranged around a large yellow banner reading “Protect the Oceans.”

Oceans

Governments must curb corporate interference in Global Ocean Treaty as key talks begin

Greenpeace is demanding governments curb corporate interference in ocean protection, as crucial Ocean Treaty talks begin at UN headquarters in New York today. The talks are expected to have a…

by Alexandra Sedgwick March 23, 2026

Two Greenpeace activists in an inflatable boat on the ocean, with a big ship in the background. One stands holding a a banner that says

Deep sea mining

New study: Deep sea mining “not even needed” for green energy transition

A new comprehensive study released today by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (UTS), in collaboration with Greenpeace International, reveals that the push to mine the deep ocean is based on…

by Alexandra Sedgwick March 16, 2026

A majestic humpback whale gracefully glides through the shallow waters of the azure ocean.

Deep sea mining

Greenpeace International urges governments to defend international law, as evidence suggests breaches by deep sea mining contractors

As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opens its 31st Session today, Greenpeace International urges member states to take firm and swift action if breaches by subsidiaries and subcontractors of The…

by Alexandra Sedgwick March 9, 2026

Deep sea mining

Developing countries on the front line of deep sea mining stand to gain almost nothing if mining goes ahead – new independent analysis

Mechanisms proposed by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for sharing any future revenues from deep sea mining fundamentally fail to demonstrate equitable distribution, calling into question one of the fundamental…

by Alexandra Sedgwick February 25, 2026

Neon sign saying stop deep sea mining with jellyfish sculptures on each side

Deep sea mining

Greenpeace challenges UK government transfer of licences to ‘shady’ deep sea mining company

Greenpeace has launched a legal challenge against the UK government's decision to approve the transfer of two exploration licences in the Pacific Ocean to a shady deep sea mining company…

by Kai Tabacek January 30, 2026

A whale splashes into the water after breaching.

Nature and wildlife

A landmark victory for our oceans: the Global Ocean Treaty comes to life

The Global Ocean Treaty is finally coming into force, after more than sixty countries officially ratified it.

by Ariana Densham January 27, 2026

Oceans

Environmental groups slam government’s ‘glacial pace’ on High Seas Treaty as it comes into force without UK

Open letter to Yvette Cooper signed by 18 environmental charities condemns ‘glacial pace’ of UK government progress High Seas Treaty entered into force today. More than 80 countries including China,…

by Alexandra Sedgwick January 17, 2026