Deep Arctic Expedition
Join Greenpeace as we explore the hidden wonders of the Deep Arctic
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Witness the hidden wonders of the Deep Arctic in real-time as we descened thousands of meters into the last unmapped wilderness on Earth.
Join Greenpeace and world-leading scientists as we explore the fascinating deep sea in the Arctic — a mysterious frontier of volcanic hot springs and ancient life-forms that have never seen the light of day.
The mission
We are on a mission to document a world that we cannot afford to lose. Hidden deep beneath the Arctic lies a global treasure belonging to all of humanity, where ancient sponges thrive and whales gather.
For the first time, Greenpeace is conducting a deep sea expedition to the Arctic together with a team of scientists from various renowned research institutions. We will explore the life and wonders of the Arctic deep sea – one of Earth’s least known wildernesses.
Follow us as we are dive for scientific evidence to protect the deep sea, ensuring this special place can thrive for generations to come.
Protect the deep
As we discover the secrets of the Deep Arctic, we must also ensure it is protected for generations to come. Greenpeace is campaigning for a global ban on deep sea mining and to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – including creating global ocean sanctuaries on the high seas. Sign the petition now.
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GreenpeacePETITION: Support the creation of global ocean sanctuaries
From destructive fishing and mining, to climate change – the threats facing our oceans are growing greater by the day. We urgently need a network of ocean sanctuaries across the globe to protect them.
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GreenpeacePETITION: Stop deep sea mining
It’s time for New Zealand to take a stand. Join our call on the New Zealand government to back a global moratorium on seabed mining.
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GreenpeaceDonate to Greenpeace
Take action for environmental protection. Please make a donation today. Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.
The map
The “Banana Hole” is a unique pocket of international waters in the Arctic High Seas, home to seamounts and volcanic hot springs that act as a “living library” of our planet’s history. But this fragile ecosystem is under immediate threat: industrial mining companies want to strip the seafloor for minerals, which would permanently destroy ancient ecosystems and species before they are even discovered.
Join our mission for long term protection of the deep sea and the call for strong ocean sanctuaries.
The scientists
Meet the scientists on board the expedition. Bringing a broad range of experience and expertise, this is the team setting out to document the Deep Arctic.
From back left: Dr. Julio A. Díaz Sancho, Solvin Zankl,Dr. Paco Cárdenas, Jason White, Christian Åslund, Dr. Jenny Neuhaus, Daniel Bengtsson, Grant Oakes, Dr. Sergi Taboada Moreno, Dr. Anne-Nina Lörz, Dr. Sandra Schöttner, Dr. Anne Helene Solberg Tandberg, Franziska Saalmann
