Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Bluefin-Tuna-Action-in-the-Mediterranean-27MZIFI6L0SN.htmlConceptually similarBluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP02398Completed★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239ECompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239FCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239BCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239DCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239ICompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239JCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP023CTCompleted★★★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239LCompleted★★★★View AllGP0239ABluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGreenpeace activists on an inflatable boat try to cut the securing lines holding a tuna cage to the floating boom. The activists hold a banner reading "Stop Bluefin Extinction." The activists are taking non-violent direct action in an attempt to free highly endangered bluefin tuna from a large cage being towed to a fattening farm. They were met with a great deal of resistance, including the firing of flares from the fishing vessel and use of water cannons by the Maltese Navy.Locations:International Waters-Mediterranean SeaDate:13 Jun, 2010Credit:© Gavin Parsons / GreenpeaceMaximum size:3332px X 2222pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Bluefin tunas-Copy space-Day-Endangered species-Fishing (Industry)-Fishing cages-Greenpeace activists-Inflatables (boats)-KWCI (GPI)-Marine Reserves (campaign title)-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-Overfishing-Seas-Transport cages (fishing equipment)-Two peopleShoot:Bluefin Tuna Tour in the Mediterranean SeaThe Greenpeace ships MY Rainbow Warrior and MY Arctic Sunrise are in the Mediterranean sea to highlight the destruction of tuna stocks, to call for an end to bluefin tuna fishing and for spawning grounds to become protected areas.Greenpeace is campaigning for a network of Marine Reserves throughout the Mediterranean.Related Collections:Bluefin Tuna Tour in the Mediterranean 2010 (Photo & Videos)