Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Bluefin-Tuna-Action-in-the-Mediterranean-27MZIFI6LQRM.htmlConceptually similarBluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239ECompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239JCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239ICompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239DCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP023CUCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239LCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP023CTCompleted★★★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP0239GCompleted★★★★Bluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanGP02398Completed★★★★View AllGP0239FBluefin Tuna Action in the MediterraneanThe Maltese Navy uses a high powered water hose on Greenpeace activists in an inflatable as they try to cut the tuna cage net from the floating boom. The activists hold a banner reading in French "Stop the massacre".Greenpeace 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:4288px X 2848pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Bluefin tunas-Boats-Conflict-Confrontation-Copy space-Day-Endangered species-Fishing (Industry)-Fishing cages-Greenpeace activists-Hostility-Inflatables (boats)-KWCI (GPI)-Marine Reserves (campaign title)-Military vessels-Navy-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-Overfishing-Seas-Small group of people-Spraying-Transport cages (fishing equipment)-Violence-Water-Water cannons-Water hosesShoot: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)
