Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Defend-the-Amazon-Reef-Protest--Global-Day-of-Action--in-Maranhao--Brazil-27MZIFJJO52K1.htmlConceptually similarDefend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7PCompleted★★★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7WCompleted★★★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7XCompleted★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7YCompleted★★★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7ZCompleted★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7SCompleted★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7QCompleted★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7RCompleted★★★★Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGP0STQT7TCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STQT80Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in Maranhão, BrazilGreenpeace activists in Maranhão, Brazil, protest against TOTAL's plans to drill near the Amazon Reef and illustrate the risks of an oil spill in the region. The aim of this action is to raise awareness amongst TOTAL customers about the risks of drilling in such a sensitive area, less than 30 km away from the reef.This global day of action is part of a campaign led by Greenpeace since the Amazon Reef was revealed in 2016 and photographed for the first time this year. An expedition undertaken by the organization in January 2017 with a team of scientists captured the first underwater images of the reef. But there is still so much to discover. According to scientists, only 5% of the reef has been explored.In original language:Protesto em defesa aos Corais da Amazônia (Dia de Ação Global) no MaranhãoAtivistas do Greenpeace de Maranhão protestam contra os planos da empresa TOTAL de perfurar à procura de petróleo próximo aos Corais da Amazônia, e ilustram os riscos de um vazamento de petróleo na região.O objetivo da ação é atentar os clientes da TOTAL para os riscos de perfuração em uma área tão sensível, a menos de 30 km dos corais.Este Dia de Ação Global é parte de uma campanha do Greenpeace realizada desde que os Corais da Amazônia foram divulgados, em 2016, e fotografados pela primeira vez neste ano. Uma expedição feita em janeiro de 2017, que contou com um time de cientistas, registrou imagens inéditas dos corais. Mas ainda há muito a se descobrir: de acordo com os cientistas, conhecemos apenas 5% dos corais.Locations:Brazil-Maranhão-South AmericaDate:27 May, 2017Credit:© Cynthia Carvalho / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5456px X 3064pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Beaches-Body painting-Climate (campaign title)-Copy space-Day-Dirty-Eye contact-Face painting-Greenpeace activists-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-Oceans (topography)-Oil (fossil fuel)-One person-Outdoors-Photo opportunities (action tactic)-TotalFinaElf-WomenShoot:Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) in São Luís do Maranhão, BrazilGreenpeace activists in São Luís do Maranhão, Brazil, protest against TOTAL's plans to drill near the Amazon Reef and illustrate the risks of an oil spill in the region.The aim of this action is to raise awareness amongst TOTAL customers about the risks of drilling in such a sensitive area, less than 30 km away from the reef.This global day of action is part of a campaign led by Greenpeace since the Amazon Reef was revealed, in 2016, and photographed for the first time this year. An expedition undertaken by the organization in January 2017 with a team of scientists captured the first underwater images of the reef. But there is still so much to discover. According to scientists, only 5% of the reef has been explored.Related Collections:Year in Pictures 2017 (Photos & Video)Celebrating Women Power!Defend the Amazon Reef Global Day of Action Worldwide (All Photos & Videos)Defend the Amazon Reef Protest (Global Day of Action) Worldwide - Edited Selection (All Photographers)