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Why are talking about people not whales on World Oceans Day
When you read the phrase ‘ocean conservation’ what images come up in your mind? A mighty blue whale? Cute penguins from our recent Antarctica trip? Maybe some fish swimming in…
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Standing up for seamounts
Earlier this week Sealord CEO Doug Paulin wrote an opinion piece for the Herald outlining how the fishing company plans to protect seamounts. Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Campaigner Ellie Hooper responds, standing up for seamount protection.
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Ways you’re making a difference
Supporters like you are making incredible things happen. In this issue of Kākāriki, you will read about more of the incredible campaign work you have made possible
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Into the ocean twilight zone: how new technology is revealing the secrets of an under-researched undersea world
Despite New Zealanders’ close connection with the oceans, very few will have heard of “temperate mesophotic ecosystems” (TMEs). Even fewer will appreciate their importance for coastal fisheries, and possibly climate…
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Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis
Nature in Aotearoa New Zealand is in serious trouble. With many of our species and habitats at risk of disappearing forever, the government’s 2020 biodiversity strategy sets the scene in…
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Cameras on boats a win for the oceans and for people power
After years of campaigning for cameras on boats, Greenpeace is reacting to the news of cameras on 300 commercial fishing vessels with cautious optimism.
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Turtle Journey shows us why we urgently need to protect the oceans
Climate breakdown, plastic, oil drilling and overfishing have driven our oceans to a breaking point, but it’s a story that doesn’t get told often enough.
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Sea turtle love on World Turtle Day
Turtle appreciation on World Turtle Day. A global network of protected ocean sanctuaries would help help turtles survive.
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Budget 2022 delivers hype and hot air in the climate and biodiversity crises
Greenpeace says the Budget is a 'missed opportunity' to address dairy pollution - New Zealand's biggest climate polluter.
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Campaigners celebrate win as Auckland Council rejects Pakiri sand mining
A proposal to mine sand off Pakiri beach has been rejected by Auckland Council in a move local groups are celebrating as a huge environmental win.
