Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Preparation-for-UAV-Test-Launch-in-the-Indian-Ocean-27MZIFJ63IL8S.htmlConceptually similarPreparing a UAV on the Esperanza in the Indian OceanGP0STPTDNCompleted★★★★Preparing a UAV on the Esperanza in the Indian OceanGP0STPTDGCompleted★★★★Preparation for UAV Test Launch from the Esperanza in the Indian OceanGP0STPT4MCompleted★★★★Preparation for UAV Test Launch in the Indian OceanGP0STPT4OCompleted★★★★Preparation for UAV Test Launch in the Indian OceanGP0STPT4UCompleted★★★★★★Preparation for UAV Test Launch in the Indian OceanGP0STPT50Completed★★★★★★Preparation for UAV Test Launch in the Indian OceanGP0STPT55Completed★★★★Launching a UAV on the Esperanza in the Indian OceanGP0STPTDKCompleted★★★★Preparing a UAV on the Esperanza in the Indian OceanGP0STPTDOCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STPT4ZPreparation for UAV Test Launch in the Indian OceanThe crew of the Esperanza prepare to launch a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) from the ship's heli deck (helicopter pad). To land the UAV successfully after a reconnaissance flight a large net must be hung by the ship's cranes.Greenpeace is documenting and peacefully opposing the destructive practices of fishing vessels supplying Thai Union, to prevent the indiscriminate harm caused to marine life.Locations:Indian OceanDate:2 May, 2016Credit:© Will Rose / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5504px X 3669pxKeywords:Clouds-Day-Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs)-Greenpeace crew-KWCI (GPI)-MY Esperanza-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-Two peopleShoot:Esperanza Targets Destructive Fishing in Indian OceanGreenpeace is in the Indian Ocean to peacefully tackle unsustainable fishing by the world’s largest tuna company, Thai Union. With some tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean, such as Yellowfin, on the brink of collapse due to overfishing, the expedition is exposing Thai Union’s destructive fishing methods which contribute to overfishing and harm a range of marine life including sharks and juvenile tuna.Activists aboard the Esperanza document and peacefully oppose the destructive practices of fishing vessels supplying Thai Union, to prevent the indiscriminate harm caused to marine life. Throughout the tour, Greenpeace crew recover FADs (fish aggregation devices) placed by vessels supplying Thai Union. Supplying one-fifth of the world’s tinned tuna, Thai Union owns major brands around the world, including John West (UK and Netherlands), Chicken of the Sea (US), Petit Navire (France), Mareblu (Italy) and Sealect (Thailand).Related Collections:Esperanza Targets Destructive Fishing in Indian Ocean (Photos & Videos)
