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On fisheries, Australia must be prepared for New Zealand as opponent rather than ally
On February 1, senior Australian and New Zealand ministers signed a Joint Statement of Cooperation, acknowledging the long history of collaboration between the two nations.
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Galápagos – the best example of marine protection in action
The first stop on our brand new ship tour is the Galápagos Marine Reserve to showcase one of the best examples of ocean protection in action.
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Deep sea mining scars remain fifty years on
What do you see in this photo? Can you discern the deliberate pattern formed by the grey-blue dots? Can you feel the stillness in this place?
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Inside the effort to protect the Amazon coast from oil spills
The Greenpeace ship Witness is currently in Brazilian waters in the Atlantic Ocean to kick off the Protect the Amazon Coast Expedition. Over the month of March, the vessel will…
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Oceans Deep
Hannah Stitfall is joined by submarine pilot John Hocevar to learn everything she ever wanted to know about what the ocean’s floor looks and sounds like.
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The Water Planet
Welcome to the oceans. Want to know how it feels to dive 65m under the waves in a single breath? Or why worms in coral reefs are so exciting? Wildlife…
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8 ways that stopping overfishing will promote biodiversity and help address climate change
Amid the escalating threats of a warming world, and with the latest annual United Nations global climate conference (COP28) behind us, there is one critical message that’s often left out…
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New poll reveals widespread distrust in Shane Jones’ ability to do his job as Oceans and Fisheries Minister
Damning new polling data released today shows that only 15% of New Zealanders trust Minister Shane Jones to look after New Zealand’s ocean and fisheries, the job he’s entrusted to do in his Ministerial position.
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No time to lose for ocean protection as species face extinction
Greenpeace says the need for global ocean sanctuaries on the high seas is urgent and profound, with a new report revealing nearly half of all endangered migratory animals are in decline and one in five face extinction.
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NZ backtracks on South Pacific ocean protection, lobbies for more bottom trawling
The New Zealand government appears to be turning its back on South Pacific ocean conservation measures and UN resolutions it has signed, falling out of step with the rest of the world in its commitments to protect deep sea life.