Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Arctic-Sunrise-in-the-Barents-Sea-27MZIFJX4WFCK.htmlConceptually similarArctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2NCompleted★★★★Arctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2PCompleted★★★★★★Activist on Arctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2YCompleted★★★★Arctic Sunrise Protests in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2OCompleted★★★★Arctic Sunrise Protests in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2UCompleted★★★★★★Activist on Arctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2VCompleted★★★★Activist on Arctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2WCompleted★★★★Activist on Arctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2XCompleted★★★★Activist on Arctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaGP0STQY2LCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STQY2MArctic Sunrise in the Barents SeaArctic Sunrise in the Barents Sea.Greenpeace voyage to Bear Island to document its unique and pristine environment after Norwegian government grant four new licenses for drilling in the 23rd licensing round. Statoil, the Norwegian state-owned company, is planning to drill in the area after the Norwegian government issued new licenses for drilling close to the island.Locations:Arctic-Barents Sea-Europe-Nordic Countries-Norway-SvalbardDate:22 Jul, 2017Credit:© Will Rose / GreenpeaceMaximum size:2048px X 1365pxKeywords:Climate (campaign title)-Day-KWCI (GPI)-Low angle view-MY Arctic Sunrise-Outdoors-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Seas-Storms (weather)Shoot:Arctic Sunrise Protests in the Barents SeaThe Arctic Sunrise, with activists and crew on board from 19 different countries will document, expose and challenge the Norwegian government and Statoil’s aggressive search for new oil in the Barents Sea. Only two weeks after signing the Paris Climate Agreement, the Norwegian government decided to open up a completely new area in the Barents Sea for the first time in over 20 years. We can’t afford oil companies expansion into the world’s last frontiers searching for new oil if we are to keep our families and homes out of harm's way. 15 oil drillings are expected this year in Arctic Barents Sea, a record number. The Norwegian state-owned Statoil alone is planning to drill five exploratory wells. The most northern and controversial is the Korpfjell license located more than 400 km from land. The oil licence is close to the Arctic ice edge, an important feeding ground for seabirds and wildlife. The remoteness of the area increases the response time for rescue if oil spills happen. The Norwegian government has ignored all warnings from environmental agencies and organisations.Related Collections:Greenpeace 50th Anniversary Highlights (Norway)Greenpeace Highlights: Iconic ImagesThe People vs Arctic Oil Arctic Sunrise Tour (All Photos & Video)