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

What does the ocean mean to you? For some of us it’s a source of wonder, adventures and happy memories.

For others it’s a livelihood, an identity or a way of life. None of us can survive without healthy oceans, but those who spend their lives in and around it understand this better than most.

In 2021, Greenpeace traveled to the Indian Ocean to investigate destructive fishing and study sea life. The region’s island and coastal communities have huge knowledge of the ocean, and the locals have vital stories to tell.

We heard how destructive fishing, pollution and climate breakdown is affecting their lives – and how they’re fighting back. These stories, assembled with the support from People’s Postcode Lottery, show why social justice and environmental protection go hand-in-hand.