Oceans

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Climate change

Swarm of 300 drones descends on Cornwall demanding G7 world leaders ‘ACT NOW’ to protect the planet

A groundbreaking new Greenpeace film calls on world leaders gathered at the G7 to ‘ACT NOW’ to tackle the climate and nature crisis.

by Phil Richards June 11, 2021

Aerial view of a giant fishing ship with a net trailing behind it

Oceans

Greenpeace launch Operation Ocean Witness to patrol UK marine protected areas

For World Oceans Day, Greenpeace UK has launched Operation Ocean Witness.

by James Hanson June 8, 2021

A humpback whale leaps out of a blue ocean

Climate change

Why a Global Ocean Treaty is the best hope for saving our seas

We all rely on the oceans for our survival, but they’re in serious trouble. Luckily there’s a new UN treaty in the works that could transform how our oceans are…

by Jack Bullett May 18, 2021

Deep sea mining

The government didn’t want you to know about these secret deep sea mining licences – now it’s clear why

The UK government has secretly issued deep sea mining licences to a company owned by an arms corporation.

by Jack Bullett May 12, 2021

Oceans

‘Error-ridden’ deep sea mining licenses may be unlawful, ministers warned

Deep sea mining exploration licenses granted by the UK government to weapons giant Lockheed Martin’s subsidiary are riddled with inaccuracies, based on outdated legislation and could be unlawful, according to…

by James Hanson May 12, 2021

A dozen or so small-scale fishermen in a colourful wooden boat pull up a net from a turquoise ocean.

Environmental justice

I’ve spent 8 years campaigning for the oceans: here’s what I wish more people understood

Easy answers can be tempting, but oversimplifying the ocean crisis can do more harm than good.

by Will McCallum May 5, 2021

General

What is a dugong? Check out these beautiful drawings of this hard-to-spot ocean creature

Illustrators have been drawing dugongs for Greenpeace as part of a global effort to protect their ocean home.

by Indi Heath April 29, 2021

A large splash erupts alongside a Greenpeace ship as a boulder is placed in the water

Oceans

26.5 million tonne carbon bomb ticks quietly on UK seabed, as 69% of UK public call for bottom trawling ban

New YouGov polling, commissioned by Greenpeace UK, can today reveal that 71% of UK adults believe bottom trawling should not be taking place in UK MPAs

by James Hanson April 19, 2021

A puffin glides above the surface of the ocean, with several small fish in its colourful beak

Fishing

What we know (and don’t know) about the government’s new ocean protection plans

A big step forward for the oceans, or a missed opportunity? The truth is, we still don’t know.

by James Hanson April 7, 2021

A short-snouted seahorse with its tail wrapped around a rubbery frond of yellow-green seaweed.

Oceans

World’s first underwater climate strike at vital blue carbon store

Mauritian scientist and climate advocate, Shaama Sandooyea, has held the world's first ever underwater climate strike at the heart of the Indian Ocean. The protest took place at the Saya…

by James Hanson March 18, 2021