{"id":7368,"date":"2016-03-02T13:36:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T13:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.p4.greenpeace.org\/post\/ice-loss-the-beauty-of-the-arctic-and-the-threat-of-fishing-fleets\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T13:31:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T11:31:18","slug":"ice-loss-the-beauty-of-the-arctic-and-the-threat-of-fishing-fleets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/story\/7368\/ice-loss-the-beauty-of-the-arctic-and-the-threat-of-fishing-fleets\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice loss, the beauty of the Arctic and the threat of fishing fleets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Together we kicked out Shell; seven million people across the world stopped Shell\u2019s expansion into the Arctic in 2015. Later in the year nations came together in Paris and signed a historical agreement<\/a> for the climate. These events are clear signs that the world is entering a new era where fossil fuels made extinct, making room for a sustainable future. We are now moving away from the depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation, and moving towards a sustainable use of natural resources and environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n

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Activists participate in the sHell No Flotilla part of the \u2018Paddle in Seattle\u2019 protest.
\u00a9 Marcus Donner \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Global warming opens the Arctic to destructive fishing fleets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The Arctic is warming at a rate of almost twice the global average<\/a> and is one of the main drivers behind dramatic melting in the Arctic. In fact, this January a new record low level<\/a> for Arctic sea ice extent during this normally ice-packed month was set. This is an alarming development.<\/p>\n\n

Sea ice loss in the northern Barents Sea around Svalbard is turning these waters into new hunting grounds for industrial fishing fleets.<\/strong> With them comes the threats of habitat degradation and bycatch, potentially wiping out marine life that has inhabited these waters for centuries and putting this whole fragile ecosystem at risk. According to the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, bottom trawling has damaged <\/strong>30-50% of Norway\u2019s coral reefs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Arctic Ocean Seabed. Blue individual of a soft coral.
\u00a9 Gavin Newman \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Arctic destruction on your plate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Today, at The North Atlantic Seafood Forum<\/a>, in Bergen, Norway Greenpeace investigations<\/a> revealed  satellite data and field work showing an increasing number of trawlers operating in the Northern Barents Sea, an \u2018ecologically significant\u2019 area, according to scientists. These are biological hotspots that, until recently, have been covered by sea ice for most of the year. It is the home of seabirds, ice dependent marine mammals and vulnerable seabed communities. They are now at risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Three fishing companies stand out from our investigations:  Norwegian-owned <\/strong>Havfisk ASA<\/strong><\/a>, Russian-owned (but Hong Kong-based) <\/strong>Ocean Trawlers<\/strong>, and the Fishing Industry Union of the North (FIUN)<\/strong>, a leading Russian fishing association. These companies feed a network of retailers, food brands and restaurants in Europe, US, Canada and Asia.<\/p>\n\n

Examples of fish processors with suppliers that source cod from the Barents Sea include: Espersen (Europe and USA),  High Liner Foods, (Canada and the USA) and Findus (Europe), Youngs Seafood (UK), Iglo (Europe), Birds Eye (Europe and China). In addition, the food service industry and most major supermarket chains in Europe also source fish from the Barents Sea. Many of these brands proudly display their commitment to sustainability on their packaging.<\/p>\n\n

The northward expansion of trawlers means any processors, retailers, restaurants or food brands buying cod from the Barents Sea are at risk of having their supply chains tainted with Arctic destruction<\/strong>, unless something is done urgently.<\/p>\n\n

Let\u2019s ensure,we become part of the generation that helps #savethearctic before we have even glimpsed its wonders and this incredible place is lost forever.<\/p>\n\n

Help us continue the fight to protect the Arctic, sign our declaration<\/a> and join the rest of the over seven million Arctic defenders!<\/p>\n\n

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