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Oceans cannot keep pace with changes caused by climate crisis, warns new report
A new Greenpeace International report released today, “In Hotter Water: How the Global Ocean Treaty can boost climate action“, presents compelling evidence of the climate crisis' disastrous impacts on the ocean and coastal communities
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Projection calls for NZ to stop destructive bottom trawling
Greenpeace is calling for New Zealand to stop bottom trawling on seamounts in the South Pacific high seas, projecting disappearing fish and destroyed coral onto a silo on Auckland’s waterfront to highlight the destruction caused by the fishing method.
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As oceans warm, deep-living algae thrive – with major potential effects for the marine ecosystem
Johan Viljoen, University of Exeter; Bob Brewin, University of Exeter, and Xuerong Sun, University of Exeter
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Music stars perform on Arctic ‘iceberg’ in call for ocean and climate protection
British six-time Grammy winner, Jacob Collier, has collaborated with Norwegian alt-pop superstar, AURORA, for the first time in a magical performance in the Arctic to highlight the need to protect the ocean.
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Cut to Orange Roughy catch will see no recovery within five years
Environmentalists say today’s decision to reduce an orange roughy catch limit is simply the ‘bare minimum’ for the troubled fishery and are calling on the government to ban bottom trawling on seamounts
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Camera roll-out a win for the ocean, now needed for full fleet
Greenpeace says the continued roll out of cameras on boats announced today is a win for ocean health and environmentalists, who have been campaigning for greater fishing industry accountability.
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Pacific nations want ecocide to become a crime – here’s why NZ should support the proposal
The recent proposal by Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa to recognise ecocide as a crime against humanity is timely and could provide a global framework of accountability for environmental damage.
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Penguin facts for people who think every day is World Penguin Day!
The penguin may not be so graceful on land, but they are very agile in the water. In their distinctive black and white penguin onesie, they are one of the planet's most well-dressed and lovable species. In breaking news, the hoiho has taken first place in the Bird of the Year context for 2024!
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Footage released by Greenpeace reveals damage in the deep ocean from industrial fishing
In a new video published today, Greenpeace International reveals dramatic damage of bottom trawling on the Emperor Seamounts in the North Pacific, devastating fragile ecosystems, and calls for the creation of a marine protected area
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‘Dolphin friendly’ fish often just greenwashing, new research shows
Many seafood products sold in New Zealand make environmental claims, but our new research shows most of them are too ambiguous and may serve as greenwashing.
