Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Submersible-Operations-in-Chukchi-Sea-27MZIFVTTBBJ.htmlConceptually similarEsperanza and Submarine in Chukchi SeaGP046NHCompleted★★★★Submersible Operations in Chukchi SeaGP046NICompleted★★★★Submersible Operations in Chukchi SeaGP046NJCompleted★★★★Submersible Operations in the Bering SeaGP11U9Completed★★★★Submersible Operations in the Bering SeaGP11U1Completed★★★★Submersible Operations in the Bering SeaGP11U4Completed★★★★Submersible Operations in the Bering SeaGP11UACompleted★★★★Submersible Operations in the Bering SeaGP11U2Completed★★★★Submersible Operations in the Bering SeaGP11VVCompleted★★★★View AllGP046NYSubmersible Operations in Chukchi SeaA two-seater submarine, on loan from the Waitt Insititute descends into the deep while holding a Greenpeace 'Save the Arctic' banner in the Chukchi Sea near a proposed Shell drill site north of Point Hope, Alaska. Greenpeace ship Esperanza is on an Arctic expedition to study unexplored ocean habitats threatened by offshore oil drilling, as well as industrial fishing fleets.Locations:Alaska-Arctic-Chukchi Sea-United States of AmericaDate:29 Jul, 2012Credit:© Texas Constantine / GreenpeaceMaximum size:3200px X 2400pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Research-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Science-Scientists-Seas-Shell (commercial business)-Submarines-Submersibles-Underwater shotsShoot:'Save the Arctic' Alaskan TourThe Alaskan Arctic Expedition highlights the need to save the Arctic from attempts by oil companies to exploit the region’s resources for short term profit. The MY Esperanza will document what's at stake in the region whilst committing to a wider objective of protecting the Arctic and creating a sanctuary around the North Pole.Related Collections:Exxon Valdez 25th Anniversary (Photos & Videos)Alaskan Arctic Expedition (Photos & Videos)
