Oceans
The oceans regulate our climate, provide for billions of people and are home to so much biodiversity. But plunder for profit by few corporations and governments is threatening their delicate ecosystems. We must protect them for all life.
Let’s protect our blue planet together.
People power has inspired governments around the world to support a ban on deep sea mining and the Global Ocean Treaty provides us with a powerful tool that can create vast ocean sanctuaries.
Together, we can give our oceans space to recover and thrive, ensuring their health for every future generation.
Things you can do
Join our movement of millions around the world calling for stronger ocean protection and a stop to deep sea mining.
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Stop Deep Sea Mining
We need a global moratorium to stop the launch of this destructive new extractive industry. Join the Campaign.
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Be the voice of the Ocean
Use your voice: tell what the ocean means to you and remind them of the countless people and species that depend on a healthy ocean to survive.
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Deep Arctic Expedition
Join Greenpeace and world-leading scientists as we explore the fascinating deep sea in the Arctic.
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Protect the Oceans
Call on your government to start implementing protected ocean sanctuaries.
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Stand with coastal communities
Share your message of solidarity and join a global wave calling on a fair and sustainable ocean protection.
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Beyond Seafood – Support migrant fishers
Tell “Big Seafood” to end isolation at sea- it’s time to protect oceans, protect workers.
Ocean wallpapers
Download our exclusive photo wallpapers to enjoy a world of ocean wonder on your computer or mobile devices.
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New Greenpeace report: Ocean sanctuary network could protect over a third of danger zones for vulnerable leatherback turtles in the Atlantic high seas
At current rate it will take 265 years to reach crucial target to protect 30% of the ocean – but sanctuary networks could save it, new Greenpeace report
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Greenpeace voice alarm over verdict on human trafficking onboard fishing vessel, call for justice
Today, Taiwan’s Kaohsiung District Court found the captain and chief officer not guilty in a case involving allegations of human trafficking and labor exploitation aboard Da Wang, a Taiwanese-owned, Vanuatu-flagged tuna fishing vessel that exported its fish globally.
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Oil disaster unfolds in protected marine area as Russian shadow fleet tanker leak accelerates off Oman
New satellite imagery indicates that oil leakage from Russian shadow fleet tanker Caroline Bezengi, grounded in Oman’s Al Hallaniyat archipelago, has accelerated.
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What is the UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s COP17 and why it matters
The Convention on Biological Diversity, or CBD is held every two years to discuss, negotiate and decide on measures to promote the protection of Earth’s biodiversity.
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WELL CONNECTED: Protecting the Atlantic High Seas through an ocean-wide sanctuary network
Greenpeace report on Protecting the Atlantic High Seas through an ocean-wide sanctuary network
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Power Dynamics in the Deep
Greenpeace report on the unprecedented territory grab in the Deep sea mining industry.
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Global Ocean Justice Now
New report from Greenpeace and ocean communities: Global Ocean Justice Now Making the case for a human rights-based approach to marine conservation
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Beyond Extraction
This global research – the first of its kind – shows that we can power an ambitious energy transition without sacrificing crucial ecosystems – whether on land or at sea.