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Greenpeace protests against EU subsidised plunder of West African Waters

Feature story | March 2, 2012 at 16:53

Today, activists from the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise protested against European overfishing in Mauritanian waters. The activists attached symbolic giant Euro bank notes and a banner saying “Stop EU Subsidised Plunder” on the hull of the...

Foreign vessels sucking the life from Africa’s fisheries

Feature story | April 10, 2012 at 11:50

As West African leaders becoming increasingly outspoken about overfishing, we are continuing our protest against European factory trawlers that are emptying seas and putting the future of local coastal communities at risk.

PICS: Day of Solidarity to Free the Arctic 30

Feature story | October 7, 2013 at 9:30

This weekend, over a hundred people around the country took part in the global day of solidarity demanding the release of 28 Greenpeace activists and 2 freelance journalists detained in Russia after a peaceful protest in the Arctic.

Our ships

Hub | August 21, 2010 at 16:32

The Greenpeace fleet of ships is a unique asset in the battle to save planet Earth and protect the global commons. Our ships are used at the forefront of Greenpeace campaigning, often sailing to remote areas to bear witness and take action...

Thank you, Arctic 30

Blog entry by Masse LÔ | November 20, 2013

This message comes from Africa, the continent of considerable economic progress and some of the top emerging economies. The continent that is also highly vulnerable to climate change, despite being home to some of the most beautiful...

Message from a Senegalese fisherman to the Arctic 30

Blog entry by Moustapha Sarr, Senegalese Fisherman | November 16, 2013

Dear Greenpeace, My name is Moustapha Sarr and I'm a Senegalese artisanal fisherman. Ibra, my son, and I are writing to you just as we finish landing our catch of the day to show you our support in these hard times. My name...

Greenpeace ships: Warriors at Sea

Blog entry by Lerato Tsotetsi | February 12, 2017

1971. This was the year it all began. You’ve heard the story about how a boat load of (very brave) volunteers and journalists sailed to Alaska to stop the American government from running nuclear tests? The U.S government started...

Incredible new footage of the moment special forces boarded the Arctic Sunrise

Blog entry by Mike Baillie | November 8, 2013

We've just received incredible new footage that shows the moment Russian special forces abseiled onto the heli deck of the Arctic Sunrise and detained the crew at gun point. Email the Russian Embassy to demand the release of the...

Don’t believe the hype – hooliganism is hardly better than piracy

Blog entry by Jess Wilson | October 24, 2013

Earlier this evening Russian authorities offered the Arctic 30 — currently being held in a freezing jail in Murmansk — what looked like a legal olive branch by dropping piracy charges and replacing them with ones of "hooliganism." ...

From the Front lines: Activists Expose Overfishing

Video | March 7, 2012 at 11:28

The video here is rough footage from a recent action on a Russian trawler that was found fishing illegally. Activists paint the words “plunder” on the side of the boat, and pull off a plastic cover being used to hide the ship’s name while it...

Stop Fishing Away Africa's Future

Blog entry by Raoul Monsembula, onboard the Arctic Sunrise | March 1, 2012

On the bridge of the Arctic Sunrise, it is not hard to see what the problem in West African waters is. On the radar, within a range of 20 nautical miles, I see the little blips of nine super trawlers. They are fishing the West...

On the 27th of February 2010

Blog entry by Tshepo | March 9, 2010

…my biggest inspiration is the faces of the local fishermen that I had made friends with, who stay next to the ocean in Dakar, Senegal… The date is 1 st March 2010. I am on the Arctic Sunrise (AS) ship and my name is Tshepo...

The First Few Days

Blog entry by raviro | March 9, 2010

We arrived in Senegal at Dakar airport on 24 Feb 2010. Our colleague Prudence had  travelled a couple days prior and had organized airport pick up. A big help considering the flight arrived at few minutes after midnight. My suitcase...

Tuesday 2 March 2010

Blog entry by raviro | March 5, 2010

At 5.00 am, most of us were in dreamland. The big factory trawler passes the Arctic Sunrise. This trawler is about 120m long and has the capacity to process 200 tonnes of fish per day. Her equipment is highly sophisticated. She has a...

Exhibitions,Walks,Open Boats and Parachutes, all for the Climate

Blog entry by Tsepo Peele | November 30, 2010

Since my last update a lot has happened and so fast that I could not even keep up. So, without any further delay I will get right on it. Last Saturday saw the end of what was a very successful week for raising awareness in Mexico...

Arctic Sunrise Webcam -18

Generic multimedia item | April 26, 2010 at 11:06

The webcam from the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship, eighteen hours ago.

Arctic Sunrise Webcam -18

Generic multimedia item | April 26, 2010 at 11:06

The webcam from the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship, eighteen hours ago.

Arctic Sunrise Webcam -6

Generic multimedia item | April 26, 2010 at 11:06

The webcam from the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship, six hours ago.

Arctic Sunrise Webcam -6

Generic multimedia item | April 26, 2010 at 11:06

The webcam from the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship, six hours ago.

Protesting The Plunder of Africa's Future

Image gallery | March 14, 2012

Arctic Sunrise Webcam -12

Generic multimedia item | April 26, 2010 at 11:06

The webcam from the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship, twelve hours ago.

Arctic Sunrise Webcam -12

Generic multimedia item | April 26, 2010 at 11:06

The webcam from the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship, twelve hours ago.

Arctic Sunrise Webcam

Generic multimedia item | April 26, 2010 at 11:06

The webcam from the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship.

The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise arrives

Image | November 22, 2008 at 12:01

The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise arrives in the DRC harbour of Matadi, the country's principal port for timber exports. The arrival of the ship marks the opening of the Greenpeace office in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise arrives

Image | November 22, 2008 at 11:58

Local people welcome the Greenpeace ship MV Arctic Sunrise arriving in the port of Matadi. The ship is visiting the region in occasion of the launch of the Greenpeace Africa office in Kinshasa.

The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise arrives

Image | November 22, 2008 at 12:02

The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise arrives in the DRC harbour of Matadi, the country's principal port for timber exports. The arrival of the ship marks the opening of the Greenpeace office in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Woman Welcomes MV Arctic Sunrise

Image | November 22, 2008 at 11:56

A woman waves to the Greenpeace ship MV Arctic Sunrise arriving in the port of Matadi. The ship is visiting the region in occasion of the launch of the Greenpeace Africa office in Kinshasa.

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