Save Our Seas

Very little is known about the complex marine ecosystems inhabited by these species. While we do know that there are certain biodiversity hotspots, home to a much larger concentration of species, we still much to discover about how these habitats work, how important they are in maintaining the balance of life on earth, and what part we play in that complex ecosystem. And yet, despite the vast unknown characteristics of the oceans, they are struggling to survive the greatest threat to their existence -  human beings. There are several threats to the world's oceans today - and almost all of them are a result of human activity.

Greenpeace has been campaigning to protect the oceans against the worst threats - destructive fishing techniques like bottom trawling, whaling, pollution, unsustainable and ecologically disastrous development, and the direct impacts of climate change.

We need urgent action to reclaim our oceans for marine life and coastal communities. But thankfully, it is not too late to turn the tide. One of the major solutions we are campaigning for is a large-scale global network of marine reserves.

Greenpeace India's Oceans Campaign was launched in 2004 with the Rainbow Warrior 'Save our Seas' Tour, to raise the profile of the rich marine ecosystems, fragile habitats and endangered creatures of the Bay of Bengal.  Explore with us the biodiversity hotspots unique to India. Bear witness along with us as we document the many threats to these fragile ecosystems. Join us in our Campaign to Save our Seas!