Beach Clean up and Sampling Activity in Crete

Greenpeace carries out a clean up and research activity on Pahia Ammos beach, Crete, whose shores are full of plastics. The results of the research also show the presence of huge quantities of microplastics, proving how big is the problem of plastic pollution in Greece.

Unique identifier: GP0STQYJG

Type: Image

Shoot date: 25/07/2017

Locations: Crete, Europe, Greece

Credit line: © Constantinos Stathias / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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"Less Plastic More Mediterranean" Rainbow Warrior Tour (Greece)

The Rainbow Warrior starts its Greek leg of the plastic-free Mediterranean tour from the island of the loggerhead sea turtle, Zakynthos. The tour aims to promote solutions to end our single use plastic addiction.

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