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Greenpeace drops boulders in North Sea to block bottom trawling in porpoise sanctuary

Greenpeace deploys boulder barrier in Southern North Sea MPA

2 Nov 2 · 6d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 2 of 3

Activists aboard the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise dropped giant boulders onto the seabed to form an underwater barrier in the Southern North Sea Marine Protected Area, effectively closing 116 square kilometres to bottom trawling. The boulders were signed by MPs, actors, and other prominent figures.

Greenpeace deploys boulder barrier in Southern North Sea MPA
theguardian.com

“Destruction on a huge scale is happening near our shores out of sight, in places we're told are 'Marine Protected Areas'.”

Will McCallum

Greenpeace UK Environmental campaign organizationWill McCallum Co-executive director, Greenpeace UKKerry McCarthy Labour MP and former climate ministerSimon PeggSimon Pegg ActorBenedict Cumberbatch Actor

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  1. 6 outlets Greenpeace activists create ‘boulder barrier’ in North Sea to deter industrial fishing

    first by The Guardian, 6d ago · also Greenpeace UK, Sky News, Times of India, Guardian, Guardian Environment

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