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Arctic Sunrise in the United Kingdom

Greenpeace’s iconic icebreaker ship the Arctic Sunrise passes the Millenium Dome on its arrival in London on the eve of World Oceans Day. The ship is in London for the final leg of a Europe-wide ‘Gulliver tour’ in support of small-scale sustainable fishermen.The Greenpeace ‘Gulliver tour’ brought the plight of small fishing boats to the attention of the public and key decision-makers across the continent, sparking a huge wave of public support for small-scale fishermen resulting in over 110,000 people signing up to a paper boat petition calling for this sector of the fleet to be given a fairer deal.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

Arctic Sunrise in the United Kingdom

Greenpeace’s iconic icebreaker ship the Arctic Sunrise arrives in London on the eve of World Oceans Day, for the final leg of a Europe-wide ‘Gulliver tour’ in support of small-scale sustainable fishermen.The Greenpeace ‘Gulliver tour’ brought the plight of small fishing boats to the attention of the public and key decision-makers across the continent, sparking a huge wave of public support for small-scale fishermen resulting in over 110,000 people signing up to a paper boat petition calling for this sector of the fleet to be given a fairer deal.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

CFP Paper Boats Delivered to the European Union

As a final round of negotiations to reform EU fishing rules begin in Brussels, Greenpeace delivers 100,000 boats (around 25,000 folded paper boats and 90,000 online boats) signed by people from around Europe in support of low-impact fishing and for fundamental reform to the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

The Arctic Sunrise in the United Kingdom

The Arctic Sunrise arrives in Fowey, United Kingdom. Greenpeace is on a European journey in support of sustainable fishing, to meet with local representatives from the growing movement and to support the reform of the European fisheries policy.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

MY Arctic Sunrise Arrives in Denia

A local fishermen flotilla accompanies the Arctic Sunrise on its arrival in Denia, Spain. Greenpeace is on a European journey in support of sustainable fishing, to meet with local representatives from the growing movement and to support the reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

Spanish Fisherman on MY Arctic Sunrise

A Spanish fisherman signs the Joint declaration of European artisanal and low impact fishers on board the Arctic Sunrise in Barcelona, Spain. The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a European tour to support and promote sustainable fishing as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

MY Arctic Sunrise Open Boat in Barcelona

A girl hangs a paper boat in support of sustainable fisheries, during an open boat day in Arctic Sunrise in Barcelona, Spain. The Greenpeace ship is on a European journey in support of sustainable fishing and to meet with local representatives from the growing movement.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

Fisheries Action in Sicily

Greenpeace activists hold a banner reading in Italian "This Fishery Empties The Sea" in front of the 'Santo Padre' and 'Ardito' pair trawlers. The action is to denounce unsustainable fishing in the Mediterranean, in the Strait of Messina. Greenpeace is on a European tour to support and promote sustainable fishing as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

Fisherman at Work in Italy

Local fisherman at work in Favignana, Sicily. Greenpeace is on a European tour to support and promote sustainable fishing as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

Children on MY Arctic Sunrise in Italy

Two children take part in a live performance by the artist Massimo Catalani on the Arctic Sunrise in Trapani. The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a European tour to support and promote sustainable fishing as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

MY Arctic Sunrise Open Boat in Italy

A girl places a paper boat in support of sustainable fishing during an open boat event in Trapani. The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a European tour to support and promote sustainable fishing as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy.

© Markel Redondo / Greenpeace

Fishermen on Arctic Sunrise in Slovenia

Croatian and Slovenian fishermen meet at a press conference aboard the Greenpeace ship, Arctic Sunrise, during the European Sustainable Fisheries Tour 2013 to promote sustainable fisheries as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Tanja Strnisa on Arctic Sunrise in Slovenia

Tanja Strnisa, the Slovenian Minister of Ecology signs a paper boat at a press conference aboard the Greenpeace ship, Arctic Sunrise, during its European Sustainable Fisheries Tour 2013 to promote sustainable fisheries as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Fishermen on Arctic Sunrise in Croatia

Greek fisherman Nikolaos Morakis hands over the 'CFP' Lantern to his Croatian counterpart Ivo at a ceremony aboard the Greenpeace ship, Arctic Sunrise. The lantern is engraved with the message: “To Enlighten Your Path Towards Sustainable Fishing In The EU’s CFP”. Greenpeace is on a European journey in support of sustainable fishing and to meet with local representatives from the growing movement. The lantern will travel with them as negotiations on the reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) enter a final phase.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

MY Arctic Sunrise in the Corinthian Canal

The Arctic Sunrise crosses the Corinth Canal, displaying a banner reading (in Greek): 'Sustainable Fishermen Are The Fishermen Of The Future'. The Greenpeace ship is currently on the European Sustainable Fisheries Tour to promote sustainable fishing practices as a vital part in the current reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy. Next stop is the harbor of Rijeka in Croatia.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Fisherman on MY Arctic Sunrise in Greece

A fisherman holds a paper boat bearing a message showing support for the sustainable fishing campaign, during a workshop on the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise on the Greek island Tinos. The activity is part of the Arctic Sunrise’s European journey to support sustainable fishing.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Fishermen on MY Arctic Sunrise in Greece

Two small scale Greek fishermen place a Greek flag on the Arctic Sunrise as she arrives in Greece. The Greenpeace ship MY Arctic Sunrise is on a European journey to support sustainable fishing.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Children Welcome MY Arctic Sunrise in Greece

Fisherman’s children hold a banner reading in Greek “We Are The Future Of The Fisheries” The Greenpeace ship, Arctic Sunrise is welcomed by a flotilla of local small scale fishermen as she arrives at the Greek island of Andros. The Arctic Sunrise is on a European journey to support sustainable fishing.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Open Boat on Arctic Sunrise in Bulgaria

A group of visitors write messages on small paper boats. The messages show support for the sustainable fishing campaign. This open boat event is part of Greenpeace's European journey to support sustainable fishing.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Open Boat on Arctic Sunrise in Romania

A display with paper boats tied to a fishing net greets visitors to the Arctic Sunrise. The paper boats have handwritten messages supporting the sustainable fishing campaign. This open boat event is the start of Greenpeace's European journey to support sustainable fishing.

© Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace