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Indonesian fishers win another round against Bumble Bee Foods’ attempt to dismiss human trafficking lawsuit
A California federal judge today conclusively denied the Bumble Bee tuna company’s request that the court reconsider its decision to allow a human trafficking case brought by Indonesian fishers to proceed.
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Trump revokes critical ecosystem protections for vast swaths of the Pacific
Marine sanctuaries have proven benefits, including protecting marine biodiversity, supporting coastal economies, increasing resilience to change, and sustaining healthy, productive fisheries. Removing those protections doesn’t help fishermen – it sacrifices their future for short-term gains.
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Justice still on the horizon for fishermen suing Bumble Bee in forced labor case, despite setback
The protections these fishermen sought are basic safeguards that responsible companies should already have in place. Companies should not need a court order to protect the people whose labor makes their profits possible. Big Seafood must act now to ensure forced labor has no place in its supply chains.
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Four Indonesian fishers take on a U.S. tuna giant and offer hope for workers at sea
When Akhmad felt liquid pooling in his boot, he thought seawater was leaking in. He later realized it was his own blood.
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Trump Administration Rushes Offshore Mining Lease Sales in Pacific Waters, Sidestepping Indigenous Consultation
The Trump Administration is moving to fast-track offshore mineral extraction in U.S. Pacific waters, according to a newly released Department of the Interior document. The plan is raising concerns about environmental harm, Indigenous rights, and potential violations of federal law.
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U.S. plastics response falls short as Americans face widespread chemical exposure
While we need microplastics out of our water, the Trump administration's announcement of more research is not leadership, it's more of the same—another gift to the very industries that are making Americans sick.
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No Demand, No Investment: Congress Should Not Fund Deep Sea Mining Speculation
This isn’t about security; it’s about propping up a speculative industry that risks irreversible harm to the deep ocean for corporate profit.
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Greenpeace USA Declares “Big Seafood Kills Oceans and Workers” with Banner at Major Seafood Trade Expo
Calls on Multibillion Dollar Industry to End Isolation at Sea
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The High Cost of Cheap Tuna: US Supermarkets, Sustainability, and Human Rights at Sea
The High Cost of Cheap Tuna US Supermarkets, Sustainability, and Human Rights at Sea
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New Greenpeace International evidence reveals breaches by deep sea mining contractors: Governments must defend international law
As governments gather this week for the latest Council session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), evidence submitted by Greenpeace International raises questions about whether The Metals Company (TMC), its subsidiaries, and subcontractors may have breached the regulator’s exploration contracts.