Oceans

11 awe-inspiring British wildlife-watching moments from #IntotheWild

Posted by Danielle Boobyer - 16th April 2016
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We’ve fallen in love with British wildlife all over again this week thanks to the wonderful nature footage on BBC’s Into the Wild. After filming some of the world’s most amazing animals like polar bears and gorillas, for this series filmmaker Gordon Buchanan looked closer to home. “For me,… Read More

5 Lesser-Known Threats to the Fragile Arctic Ocean

Posted by Emily Buchanan - 15th April 2016
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You probably know that climate change is melting Arctic ice with astonishing speed. While some hear a warning bell, others see a business opportunity and as the ice disappears, oil companies and fishing fleets are moving further north than ever before, keen to exploit the unexplored ocean opening up… Read More

How you CAN help us uncover dirty tuna!

Posted by Greenpeace UK - 13th April 2016

Last year, Greenpeace confronted John West over a broken promise. Back in 2011, they promised customers that 100% of their tuna would be caught sustainably by the end of this year. But as of today, they’ve only reached 2% of that target. This means a whopping 98% of their tuna… Read More

Floaty McFloatface: The New Name For Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior Ship

Posted by Greenpeace UK - 1st April 2016
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We’re pleased to announce that, as of today, Greenpeace has renamed its iconic ship – the Rainbow Warrior – to Floaty McFloatface. The step has been taken as part of a Greenpeace drive to rebrand for the 21st Century, helping to make the organisation relevant to the Millennial generation. Commenting… Read More

In Pictures: Flipper flying there under the sea, it’s Dolphin Awareness Month

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 3rd March 2016
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It’s March and it’s Dolphin Awareness Month! Dolphins are extremely intelligent and social animals that live in pods, can swim at a speed of up to 25 miles per hour and maybe able to dive up to 1,000 feet – as well as jump as high as 20 feet out… Read More

Iceland’s fin whale hunt cancelled for 2016

Posted by Willie Mackenzie - 25th February 2016
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No endangered fin whales will be hunted in Iceland this year. This is great news. Word today from colleagues in Iceland, and now reports in both Icelandic and English-language media confirm that the planned hunt for fin whales will not happen this summer. The man behind… Read More