Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/MY-Esperanza-Departs-South-Korea-27MZIFV8VVUU.htmlConceptually similarMY Esperanza Departs South KoreaGP048QKCompleted★★★★Political Leaders Visit the Rainbow Warrior in BusanGP0STPDFTCompleted★★★★Political Leaders Visit the Rainbow Warrior in BusanGP0STPDFVCompleted★★★★Rainbow Warrior Open Boat in BusanGP0STPCYICompleted★★★★Rainbow Warrior Open Boat in BusanGP0STPCYKCompleted★★★★Rainbow Warrior Open Boat in BusanGP0STPCYLCompleted★★★★Rainbow Warrior Open Boat in BusanGP0STPD1KCompleted★★★★Rainbow Warrior Open Boat in BusanGP0STPD1LCompleted★★★★Rainbow Warrior Open Boat in BusanGP0STPD1NCompleted★★★★★★View AllGP048QLMY Esperanza Departs South KoreaTraditional Korean dancers perform a good luck dance as a part of a send-off for the crew of the Greenpeace ship MY Esperanza, which is due to set sail for the east coast of the Republic of Korea. The tour will be highlighting the problems of overfishing and raising awareness of the South Korean government's plans to resume whaling for what it calls 'scientific research'.Locations:Asia-Busan-Republic of KoreaDate:10 Sep, 2012Credit:© Alex Hofford / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5154px X 3534pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Celebrations-Dancing-Day-KWCI (GPI)-Large group of people-Musical instruments-MY Esperanza-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-People-Performing artists-South Korean Government-Wharfs (Docks)Shoot:East Asian Ocean Defender's TourThe Greenpeace ship Esperanza starts her tour in South Korea to highlight the problems of overfishing and raise awareness of the South Korean government's plans to resume whaling for what it calls 'scientific research.' After the 2-months East Asia tour including stops in Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, the Esperanza carries on in the Pacific Ocean and reaches Palau. The Pacific tour covers Palau's waters as well as the Pacific commons, where Greenpeace is calling for a marine reserve.Related Collections:Ocean Defenders Tour in East Asia 2012 (Photo + Video)Year in Pictures 2012 - Broad Edit (All Photographers)