• Adeli Penguins in the Southern Ocean © Greenpeace / Jiri Rezac
    Stories

    Protecting Antarctica, the heart of the ocean

    For many people the Antarctic is little more than a far-away frozen region, literally at the edge of the world; with sterile glaciers, icebergs and colonies of not-so ‘Happy Feet’ penguins, buffeted for much of their lives in the extreme Antarctic wind.

    Veronica Frank 2 min read
  • Emergency Oceans Rescue Plan
    Publications

    Emergency Oceans Rescue Plan

    Our oceans are in crisis. Hardly a week goes by without another major study linking the loss of marine biodiversity with human activity. Scientists repeatedly warn that many ocean ecosystems are fast approaching tipping points whereby they will be changed for ever.

    Greenpeace International 1 min read
  • The Mediterranean Sea: Threats and Solutions
    Publications

    Mediterranean Sea – Threats and Solutions

    The Mediterranean Sea is the world's largest inland sea,a beautiful,but troubled body of water stretching for 2.5 million km2 between the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. Threats such as destructive and over fishing, climate change and pollution are all taking their toll, while trade and tourism are adding further pressure on coastal areas and…

    Greenpeace International 1 min read