Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Activists-Confront-Supply-Vessel-Explorer-II-in-the-Indian-Ocean-27MZIFJJCOV9A.htmlConceptually similarActivists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVA9Completed★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVAECompleted★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVACCompleted★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVBLCompleted★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVBICompleted★★★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVA8Completed★★★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVA6Completed★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVA5Completed★★★★Activists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGP0STPVADCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STPVABActivists Confront Supply Vessel Explorer II in the Indian OceanGreenpeace activists peacefully confront marine operations at the heart of Thai Union’s supply chain. The action is the latest in a series of global protests against the tuna giant’s destructive fishing practices. Activists in inflatable boats deliver a cease and desist letter to the deck of the Explorer II, a supply vessel using an underwater seamount to perch on and contribute to massive depletion of ocean life. Activists hold a banner reading "Not Just Tuna."Locations:Indian OceanDate:25 May, 2016Credit:© Will Rose / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5011px X 3341pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Commercial fishing-Confrontation-Day-Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs)-Fishers-Fishing (activity)-Fishing (Industry)-Fishing ships-Greenpeace activists-Greenpeace inflatables-Illegal-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-Oceans (topography)-Outdoors-Overfishing-Small group of people-Thai Union GroupShoot:Esperanza Targets Destructive Fishing in Indian OceanGreenpeace is in the Indian Ocean to peacefully tackle unsustainable fishing by the world’s largest tuna company, Thai Union. With some tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean, such as Yellowfin, on the brink of collapse due to overfishing, the expedition is exposing Thai Union’s destructive fishing methods which contribute to overfishing and harm a range of marine life including sharks and juvenile tuna.Activists aboard the Esperanza document and peacefully oppose the destructive practices of fishing vessels supplying Thai Union, to prevent the indiscriminate harm caused to marine life. Throughout the tour, Greenpeace crew recover FADs (fish aggregation devices) placed by vessels supplying Thai Union. Supplying one-fifth of the world’s tinned tuna, Thai Union owns major brands around the world, including John West (UK and Netherlands), Chicken of the Sea (US), Petit Navire (France), Mareblu (Italy) and Sealect (Thailand).Related Collections:Esperanza Targets Destructive Fishing in Indian Ocean (Photos & Videos)Destructive Tuna Fishing Action in the Indian Ocean (Photos & Videos)
