Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Margiris-Trawler-Action-in-Australia-27MZIFV826V4.htmlConceptually similarMargiris Trawler Action in AustraliaGP0489KCompleted★★★★Margiris Trawler Action in AustraliaGP0489MCompleted★★★★Margiris Trawler Action in AustraliaGP0489NCompleted★★★★Margiris Trawler Action in AustraliaGP0489OCompleted★★★★Protest as FV Margiris Leaves MelbourneGP04I5MCompleted★★★★Protest as FV Margiris Leaves MelbourneGP04I5NCompleted★★★★Margiris Trawler Blockade in IJmuidenGP045AACompleted★★★★Margiris Trawler Blockade in IJmuidenGP045ABCompleted★★★★Margiris Trawler Action in ChileGP04RXUCompleted★★★★View AllGP0489LMargiris Trawler Action in AustraliaGreenpeace activists in an inflatable intercept the world’s second largest factory fishing trawler, the FV Margiris and attempt to block the monster ship from entering Port Lincoln in South Australia. A banner reads 'No Super Trawlers'.Greenpeace is calling on the Australian Government to refuse to grant a fishing license to the FV Margiris and introduce a policy to ban all super trawlers from Australian waters.UPDATE: In late 2012, the Margiris was renamed 'Abel Tasman.'Locations:Australia-Oceania-Port LincolnDate:30 Aug, 2012Credit:© GreenpeaceMaximum size:2500px X 1667pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Day-Factory ships-Fisheries-Fishing (Industry)-Greenpeace activists-Greenpeace inflatables-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-Overfishing-TrawlersShoot:Margiris Trawler Action in AustraliaGreenpeace activists in an inflatable intercept the world’s second largest factory fishing trawler, the FV Margiris. The activists attempt to block the monster ship from entering Port Lincoln in South Australia. Greenpeace is calling on the Australian Government to refuse to grant a fishing license to the FV Margiris and introduce a policy to ban all super trawlers from Australian waters.Related Collections:Greenpeace 50th Anniversary Highlights (Norway)Greenpeace Highlights: Iconic ImagesYear in Pictures 2012 (Photo & Videos)Best Actions CollectionYear in Pictures 2012 - Broad Edit (All Photographers)Margiris Trawler Action in Australia (Photos & Video)
