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Seamount Expedition Day 9-10: It’s all about the weather
Day 9 brings the best conditions we’ve had since we set off. We’re in the middle of the Tasman, not exactly known for its calm waters, but there’s barely a wave.
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The anglerfish captured our hearts, but its future hangs in the balance
A rare black seadevil swims toward the light of the world above. The anglerfish's usual home is in the deep sea, where the sun doesn't reach.
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Bottom trawling and why it’s bad for the ocean
Bottom trawling is an incredibly destructive method of fishing that involves dragging weighted nets across the seafloor. It causes wide scale damage to our oceans, but New Zealand fishing companies still use it both locally and internationally.
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Seamount Expedition. Day 8: First seamount survey!
Today we continue our transit, we exit New Zealand waters and reach the high seas mid morning. We’re headed to a seamount on the Challenger Plateau, ETA 11.30 – this…
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Seamount Expedition Day 7: Transit and test
We’re still transiting out towards the Challenger Plateau in the High Seas. En route we do our deepest test yet, taking the DropCam to 300 metres.
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What is seabed mining, and how does it threaten the ocean?
Seabed mining is a destructive mining practice that involves dredging up the seabed for precious metals. It's an immediate threat in Aotearoa.
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Free water testing for nitrate contamination – next stop Canterbury
Find free nitrate contamination water testing near you, or request Greenpeace's free mail-in water testing.
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Seamount Expedition Day 5-6: Testing, testing, testing
After arriving in Marlborough Sounds 0700, and a quick all crew briefing to set out the work for the day ahead, the different teams get to work to prepare the…
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NZ’s glaciers have already lost nearly a third of their ice – as more vanishes, landscapes and lives change
New Zealand ranks third globally in the proportion of ice lost from glaciers. Almost 30% of ice volume has melted during the past 24 years and what remains is disappearing at an accelerating pace, according to a recent global assessment.
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Seamount Expedition Day 4: All onboard
All crew, scientists and Greenpeace team join the vessel in Port Wellington in time. Come and meet the team.