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Greenpeace Activists Create Underwater Boulder Barrier in North Sea to Stop Bottom Trawling

Greenpeace activists aboard the Arctic Sunrise deployed large boulders to form an underwater barrier in the Southern North Sea Marine Protected Area. The action aims to snag industrial trawling nets, prevent destructive bottom fishing, and protect local porpoise populations.

Referenced News Coverage (3 sources)

Greenpeace activists create ‘boulder barrier’ in North Sea to deter industrial fishing (The Guardian)
Greenpeace deploys boulders to block trawling in sea protected for porpoises (Evening Standard)
Greenpeace deploys boulders in North Sea to 'protect porpoises' (Sky News)