Oceans

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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

Oceans

Greenpeace reaction to the government closing Dogger Bank to bottom trawling

After years of Greenpeace campaigning, the government has finally decided to close the Dogger Bank, along with three other Marine Protected Areas, to destructive bottom trawling.

by James Hanson April 14, 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

Aerial photo of two squid jiggers sailing in tandem on a deep blue ocean

Fishing

Squids in the spotlight

This report uncovers the huge scale of the global squid fishing industry, which has grown over 10-fold since 1950 and is now jeopardising marine ecosystems around the world.

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

Oceans

Industrial fishing in the spotlight – new Greenpeace report

Greenpeace report lifts lid on industrial fishing ahead of major UN ocean conference

by Graham Thompson March 7, 2022

Oceans

Marine Management Organisation drops case against Greenpeace

MMO drops case against Greenpeace after the judge required a review of this ‘absurd’ prosecution

by Graham Thompson February 7, 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