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Join us on an epic voyage to protect the oceans
We’re crossing the planet to expose the threats, peacefully confront the villains, and champion the solutions for our oceans.
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What if we treated our oceans like they matter?
The seas provide half of our oxygen, and food for a billion people. Let’s give them the protection they deserve.
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Greenpeace launches ambitious pole to pole expedition in bid for Global Ocean Treaty
The Protect the Oceans expedition will see scientists and campaigners team up to research the threats of climate change, overfishing, plastic pollution, deep sea mining and oil drilling.
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The best images of 2018 from Greenpeace’s ships
2018 has been an iconic year for Greenpeace ships: the Rainbow Warrior, Esperanza, and Arctic Sunrise.
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2 million people defended the Amazon Reef — and won
This decision sends a powerful message to governments and companies all over the world: the movement to end the age of oil will continue to grow.
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Brazilian environmental agency denies licence for Total to drill for oil near the Amazon Reef
“This announcement is a stunning victory for people power, and further evidence that the age of oil is on its way out. More than two million Amazon Reef defenders from all around the world stood up against Total’s reckless plans to drill for oil near this unique and biologically significant area, and today Ibama did…
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What it’s like standing up to dirty palm oil on the open seas
The crew from the tanker tried to stop the activists from boarding the ship, but one of the activists managed to make it.
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Greenpeace activists released in Spain after 33-hour detention over peaceful protest against dirty palm oil
“In delaying this shipment of dirty palm oil, these brave activists have shone a light on how the palm oil industry needs to change in order to prevent a further climate and extinction crisis. This must start with Wilmar, the world’s largest palm oil trader who can and should be an example to the others.…
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My tears aren’t enough to protect the rainforest. That’s why I’m taking action
This is risky, and scaling the side of the ship was tough, but not taking action is riskier for our planet. And I can’t be quiet anymore.
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Palm oil shipment heading to Europe delayed by Greenpeace for over 24 hours
"They acted peacefully to protect the Indonesian rainforests and to prevent a further climate and extinction crisis."