Defend oceans

Last edited 25 February 2016 at 1:08pm

Our beautiful oceans are home to a staggering 80% of life on Earth. But destructive fishing, pollution and climate change are damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Species are being driven towards extinction because of overfishing and habitat destruction. We are campaigning for marine reserves, and for an end to unsustainable fishing.

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Less scary, more ridiculous - some names we give sharks seem pretty unflattering

Shark Week: naming and shaming the world’s most ridiculous sharks

Lots of people are frightened of sharks. That makes some sense if you think all sharks are relentless man-eating teeth-machines, but in reality the vast...
Posted by Willie - 7 August, 2013 - 14:07
Less scary, more ridiculous - some names we give sharks seem pretty unflattering

Shark Week: naming and shaming the world’s most ridiculous sharks

Lots of people are frightened of sharks. That makes some sense if you think all sharks are relentless man-eating teeth-machines, but in reality the vast...
Posted by Willie - 7 August, 2013 - 14:07

The essential Greenpeace guide to surviving a shark attack

It’s Shark Week. Despite us trying to tell you otherwise, some of you still worry about getting chomped by a shark. So, to allay your fears and help give you...
Posted by Willie - 6 August, 2013 - 10:36

The essential Greenpeace guide to surviving a shark attack

It’s Shark Week. Despite us trying to tell you otherwise, some of you still worry about getting chomped by a shark. So, to allay your fears and help give you...
Posted by Willie - 6 August, 2013 - 10:36

Shaping up for a fin-filled Shark Week

It’s Shark Week. You’re allowed to be excited. If you already like sharks you will doubtless be enjoying that the internet is awash with sharp-finned fun. But...
Posted by Willie - 5 August, 2013 - 09:30

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