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‘Dark oxygen’ discovery highlights the need to stop deep sea mining
A groundbreaking discovery has revealed that Metallic nodules found on the deep seabed in the Pacific ocean are a source of oxygen for nearby marine life. It’s a discovery that…
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Greenpeace LIVE: Why we have to stop bottom trawling
In episode 3 of Greenpeace Live, we speak with a panel of three amazing guests who are protecting the oceans and vulnerable marine ecosystems. Karli Thomas from Deep Sea Conservation Coalition, marine scientist Kat Goddard, and keen fisher, environmentalist and presenter Mandy Kupenga (Get Your Fish On) will speak with Greenpeace campaigner Ellie Hooper on…
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International Seabed Authority meeting a critical moment in fight against deep sea mining
The International Seabed Authority is meeting in Kingston, Jamaica today to discuss the future of deep sea mining.
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5 reasons to be hopeful in the fight against deep sea mining
In just a few days, another crucial International Seabed Authority (ISA) meeting will start. From July 15th to August 2nd, world leaders will discuss the future of the deep ocean.
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Stop deep sea mining before it fuels wars
The deep ocean is one of Earth’s last untouched frontiers, but it is under threat from deep sea mining.
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Second seabed mining company threatens to turn seas into open-cast mine
Greenpeace says a second application for a prospecting permit to mine off the coast of Taranaki highlights the dangers of the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
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Ocean between NZ and Australia brims with life. Needs protection
The vast expanse of ocean between Aotearoa and Australia is brimming with life: home to whales, tropical fish, turtles, abundant corals and seabirds. It needs protection.
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Australia takes first steps towards greater high seas protection, now New Zealand must follow
Australia has taken the first step towards greater high seas protection by tabling the Global Ocean Treaty in its Parliament this week, and Greenpeace Aotearoa says New Zealand should follow…
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New research reveals huge carbon store in the seabed
Protecting and effectively managing oceans and seabeds are crucial in the fight against climate change. Oceans store vast amounts of carbon, locking it away from the atmosphere for hundreds to even thousands of years.
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Convicted bottom trawlers given green light to trash South Pacific
New Zealand’s destructive bottom trawling is back in the spotlight, as vessels the Tasman Viking and Amaltal Mariner are given permits to continue trashing deep sea corals in the South Pacific.
