Oceans

Artist Mandy Barker onboard Beluga II

Posted by Marcela Teran - 29th August 2017
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This summer, the Greenpeace Beluga II set sail along Scotland’s coast to investigate and document the impact of plastic pollution in these areas. We felt it was vital that both the wonder of the marine environments we would visit, and the indignation at the plastic… Read More

Oil spills leave reef fish drunken, sunken and confused

Posted by Priya Surendra - 26th August 2017
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Our oceans are full of beautifully surreal species, including fish who dwell in coral reefs. Problem: when oil companies plan underwater drilling, it brings the threat of an oil spill reaching their homes. Scientists have already figured out that oil spills cause physical deformities in fish, but now they’ve… Read More

How does plastic end up in the ocean?

Posted by Louisa Casson - 22nd August 2017
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We know our oceans and coastlines are choking on plastic. We’ve all seen plastic bottles, food wrappers and plastic bags polluting beaches, and been horrified by the stories of marine creatures like seabirds and whales starving when their stomachs become packed full of plastic.   Scientists… Read More

Plastic is not Fantastic

Posted by Alice Hunter - 14th August 2017
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Sometimes it can feel that as individuals it’s hard to make a difference. So when we heard about Leah Bromley’s small scale but highly effective action against Boots, we wanted to share her story! Leah got in touch with Boots after spotting their ‘Plastic is Fantastic’… Read More

Why we can’t trust BP to drill near the Amazon Reef

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 3rd August 2017
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BP say they can safely drill for oil near the beautiful Amazon Reef. This video explains why we shouldn’t believe them. BP’s track record speaks for itself. Since their Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010, BP have had at least five more accidents, and… Read More

A monument to plastic pollution has arrived in London

Posted by Louisa Casson - 2nd August 2017
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Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor's ocean plastic sculpture "Plasticide" is unveiled in London. The artwork has been produced in collaboration with Greenpeace. It seeks to bring home the stark reality of plastic pollution on our oceans and marine life.

Plasticide is back! Greenpeace’s monument to plastic pollution, created by celebrated artist Jason deCaires Taylor, is showing for the summer alongside the River Thames at London Bridge City’s festival. If you’re in or visiting London this August, come down and see for yourself this stark portrayal of plastic… Read More