Arctic Drilling Protest in Chukchi Sea

Greenpeace boat crew protest Shell drilling plans near a proposed drill site in the Chukchi Sea north of Point Hope, Alaska. Activists hold a banner reading "Save the Arctic. Stop Shell." The Greenpeace ship Esperanza is on an Arctic expedition to study unexplored ocean habitats threatened by offshore oil drilling, as well as industrial fishing fleets.

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'Save The Arctic' Alaskan Tour

The Alaskan Arctic Expedition highlights the need to save the Arctic from attempts by oil companies to exploit the regions resources for short term profit. The Esperanza will document whats at stake in the region whilst campaigning for the creation of a sanctuary around the North Pole.

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Unique identifier: GP046NO

Type: Image

Shoot date: 29/07/2012

Locations: Alaska, Arctic, Chukchi Sea, United States of America

Size: 5586px × 3696px 1.11 MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)