Archive for the ‘Overfishing’ Category

End of the Line Screens in Sydney

Posted on November 2nd, 2009 by Isobel Lindley
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The world’s first major documentary about the devastating impacts of overfishing, The End of the Line, is about to screen Sydney. This gripping film has been described as the “Inconvenient Truth” of the oceans. It lifts the lid on the avoidable crisis facing the oceans that is driven by humanity’s love for seafood.
The night will […]

The Inconvenient Truth About Oceans

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Isobel Lindley
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The Economist calls it “The Inconvenient Truth about the oceans”. It’s The End of the Line, a riveting major documentary that investigates the overfishing crisis facing our oceans. This fascinating documentary will soon be showing in Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Newcastle and Sydney.
The End of the Line documents the massive demand for bluefin tuna that could […]

Whale ice sculpture warms Japanese hearts

Posted on February 11th, 2009 by Reece Turner
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Japan’s annual Sapporo Snow Festival is a big event on the country’s winter calendar – attracting millions of visitors from around the country. This year, Greenpeace Japan contributed an ice sculpture highlighting the importance of conserving marine life such as whales.
Sachiyo Tanahashi, from our Japan office, tells us about the very warm reception they […]

Movie sneak preview: End of the Line

Posted on January 20th, 2009 by Darren Smith
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End of the Line, the world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival yesterday.
The doco examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life, resulting in the huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications […]