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Deep sea destruction

Incredible deep sea life is under threat from bottom trawling.

Spiral tube worms: incredible deep sea life is threatened by bottom trawling.

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Ancient forests are in danger - deep under the ocean. Destructive deep sea fishing practices plunder under water worlds, leaving them barren and devoid of life.

Bottom trawling is the most destructive deep sea fishing technique, and Greenpeace aims to stop the destruction it is causing to deep sea life.

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Greenpeace activists paint "Tuna Plunder and Fuel Plunder" on the hull of Panamian-flagged MV Fong Seong 888. Fishing companies from Korea, Japan and Taiwan often fish under the flags of other nations to increase the number of vessels they can 'legally' have in the ocean. Enlarge image

Defending the Pacific Ocean

Chasing pirates, freeing animals, confronting illegal activity on the high seas – sounds like something out of an adventure movie. Actually, it's the reality of our action-packed ship tour in the Pacific.

Underwater banner reading "Marine Reserves Now!" next to octopus in Menorca, Spain. Greenpeace is calling for a global network of marine reserves covering 40% of the Mediterrenean Sea. Enlarge image

Oceans in deep peril

The oceans are in deep peril and need drastic action. Marine reserves could be the answer, according to a report released by the World Watch Institute and Greenpeace.

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