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Green Warriors of Norway, other initiative groups, and individuals have been working with the U-864 case since 2003, and have tried to motivate the Norwegian government to salvage the submarine. However, the government wants the quickest and cheapest solution, which is to cover the wreck and seabed with sand, without removing any mercury.
The initiative for an international appeal against covering submarine U-864 took place in Bergen July 2. 2017. The initiative group for salvaging U-864 in Fedje and Bergen worked together with Green Warriors and GlobalMercuryScandal.org to develop the appeal. The joint action page is .
Supporters can download and distribute the appeal to environmental networks, companies, the press, and politicians around the world to put pressure on the Norwegian Government not to cover the shipwreck, as it poses an environmental threat. For signing, send an email to
BACKGROUND
At a meeting with the locals on the island of Fedje on June 27, 2018, the Secretary for Transport, Ketil Solvik-Olsen, who represented the government, advocated that covering the wreck is the most secure protection for the environment. At the same time, he said, "we can never be 100% sure the mercury will remain stable under the sand cover."
Green Warriors of Norway and NGO in Bergen want to invite other environmental organizations in Norway and abroad to stop the cover alternative, salvage the wreck, and get all the mercury out of the seabed before restoring it.
WE MUST STOP THE COVER UP OPERATION!
The cover up operation is an easy escape from responsibility for the Norwegian government. The short-term goal now is to get international attention on the case, stop the cover alternative, and reach a successful recovery for the marine environment outside the island of Fedje that will make a positive impact on the health and environment in the North Sea.
Help us distribute the appeal to your local contacts in environmental organizations, companies, and the press. The more signatures we collect, the bigger the impact.
Join the movement!
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Green Warriors of Norway, other initiative groups, and individuals have been working with the U-864 case since 2003, and have tried to motivate the Norwegian government to salvage the submarine. However, the government wants the quickest and cheapest solution, which is to cover the wreck and seabed with sand, without removing any mercury.
The initiative for an international appeal against covering submarine U-864 took place in Bergen July 2. 2017. The initiative group for salvaging U-864 in Fedje and Bergen worked together with Green Warriors and GlobalMercuryScandal.org to develop the appeal. The joint action page is .
Supporters can download and distribute the appeal to environmental networks, companies, the press, and politicians around the world to put pressure on the Norwegian Government not to cover the shipwreck, as it poses an environmental threat. For signing, send an email to
BACKGROUND
At a meeting with the locals on the island of Fedje on June 27, 2018, the Secretary for Transport, Ketil Solvik-Olsen, who represented the government, advocated that covering the wreck is the most secure protection for the environment. At the same time, he said, "we can never be 100% sure the mercury will remain stable under the sand cover."
Green Warriors of Norway and NGO in Bergen want to invite other environmental organizations in Norway and abroad to stop the cover alternative, salvage the wreck, and get all the mercury out of the seabed before restoring it.
WE MUST STOP THE COVER UP OPERATION!
The cover up operation is an easy escape from responsibility for the Norwegian government. The short-term goal now is to get international attention on the case, stop the cover alternative, and reach a successful recovery for the marine environment outside the island of Fedje that will make a positive impact on the health and environment in the North Sea.
Help us distribute the appeal to your local contacts in environmental organizations, companies, and the press. The more signatures we collect, the bigger the impact.
Join the movement!
DOWNLOADS
APPEAL
Green Warriors of Norway, other initiative groups, and individuals have been working with the U-864 case since 2003, and have tried to motivate the Norwegian government to salvage the submarine. However, the government wants the quickest and cheapest solution, which is to cover the wreck and seabed with sand, without removing any mercury.
The initiative for an international appeal against covering submarine U-864 took place in Bergen July 2. 2017. The initiative group for salvaging U-864 in Fedje and Bergen worked together with Green Warriors and GlobalMercuryScandal.org to develop the appeal. The joint action page is .
Supporters can download and distribute the appeal to environmental networks, companies, the press, and politicians around the world to put pressure on the Norwegian Government not to cover the shipwreck, as it poses an environmental threat. For signing, send an email to
BACKGROUND
At a meeting with the locals on the island of Fedje on June 27, 2018, the Secretary for Transport, Ketil Solvik-Olsen, who represented the government, advocated that covering the wreck is the most secure protection for the environment. At the same time, he said, "we can never be 100% sure the mercury will remain stable under the sand cover."
Green Warriors of Norway and NGO in Bergen want to invite other environmental organizations in Norway and abroad to stop the cover alternative, salvage the wreck, and get all the mercury out of the seabed before restoring it.
WE MUST STOP THE COVER UP OPERATION!
The cover up operation is an easy escape from responsibility for the Norwegian government. The short-term goal now is to get international attention on the case, stop the cover alternative, and reach a successful recovery for the marine environment outside the island of Fedje that will make a positive impact on the health and environment in the North Sea.
Help us distribute the appeal to your local contacts in environmental organizations, companies, and the press. The more signatures we collect, the bigger the impact.
Join the movement!
DOWNLOADS
APPEAL
Green Warriors of Norway, other initiative groups, and individuals have been working with the U-864 case since 2003, and have tried to motivate the Norwegian government to salvage the submarine. However, the government wants the quickest and cheapest solution, which is to cover the wreck and seabed with sand, without removing any mercury.
The initiative for an international appeal against covering submarine U-864 took place in Bergen July 2. 2017. The initiative group for salvaging U-864 in Fedje and Bergen worked together with Green Warriors and GlobalMercuryScandal.org to develop the appeal. The joint action page is .
Supporters can download and distribute the appeal to environmental networks, companies, the press, and politicians around the world to put pressure on the Norwegian Government not to cover the shipwreck, as it poses an environmental threat. For signing, send an email to
BACKGROUND
At a meeting with the locals on the island of Fedje on June 27, 2018, the Secretary for Transport, Ketil Solvik-Olsen, who represented the government, advocated that covering the wreck is the most secure protection for the environment. At the same time, he said, "we can never be 100% sure the mercury will remain stable under the sand cover."
Green Warriors of Norway and NGO in Bergen want to invite other environmental organizations in Norway and abroad to stop the cover alternative, salvage the wreck, and get all the mercury out of the seabed before restoring it.
WE MUST STOP THE COVER UP OPERATION!
The cover up operation is an easy escape from responsibility for the Norwegian government. The short-term goal now is to get international attention on the case, stop the cover alternative, and reach a successful recovery for the marine environment outside the island of Fedje that will make a positive impact on the health and environment in the North Sea.
Help us distribute the appeal to your local contacts in environmental organizations, companies, and the press. The more signatures we collect, the bigger the impact.
Join the movement!
DOWNLOADS
APPEAL
Green Warriors of Norway, other initiative groups, and individuals have been working with the U-864 case since 2003, and have tried to motivate the Norwegian government to salvage the submarine. However, the government wants the quickest and cheapest solution, which is to cover the wreck and seabed with sand, without removing any mercury.
The initiative for an international appeal against covering submarine U-864 took place in Bergen July 2. 2017. The initiative group for salvaging U-864 in Fedje and Bergen worked together with Green Warriors and GlobalMercuryScandal.org to develop the appeal. The joint action page is .
Supporters can download and distribute the appeal to environmental networks, companies, the press, and politicians around the world to put pressure on the Norwegian Government not to cover the shipwreck, as it poses an environmental threat. For signing, send an email to
BACKGROUND
At a meeting with the locals on the island of Fedje on June 27, 2018, the Secretary for Transport, Ketil Solvik-Olsen, who represented the government, advocated that covering the wreck is the most secure protection for the environment. At the same time, he said, "we can never be 100% sure the mercury will remain stable under the sand cover."
Green Warriors of Norway and NGO in Bergen want to invite other environmental organizations in Norway and abroad to stop the cover alternative, salvage the wreck, and get all the mercury out of the seabed before restoring it.
WE MUST STOP THE COVER UP OPERATION!
The cover up operation is an easy escape from responsibility for the Norwegian government. The short-term goal now is to get international attention on the case, stop the cover alternative, and reach a successful recovery for the marine environment outside the island of Fedje that will make a positive impact on the health and environment in the North Sea.
Help us distribute the appeal to your local contacts in environmental organizations, companies, and the press. The more signatures we collect, the bigger the impact.
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The Minamata Convention
The OSPAR
Convention
Einar Sletten Professor at chemical institute
Einar Sletten Report on potential mercury damage from U-864
Fact report:
Mercury in aquatic environment
Allows surveys for submarine wreckage
Surveys at the wreck of the submarine U-864
Costal Adm. is responsible for U-864
ROV Method, Costal Adm.
EDUCATIONAL & DOCUMENTATION
The Global Mercury Scandal Organization would like to educate the world on the fatal consequences of mercury poisoning and the specific case in Norway with the U-864. We will use this page to share information and it will be updated continuously. If there is some information you feel is missing, please contact us at u864@globalmercuryscandal.org
To maintain credibility it is important for us that we can refer to sources and specific documentation. In the column to the left we will publish documentation that can be downloaded. We are trying our best to translate all documentation to English for global distribution.
MERCURY FACTS
Chemical element
Symbol: Hg
Atomic number: 80
The symbol Hg that mercury is known by comes from its Greek name, hydrargyrum, which means "liquid silver" — to reflect its shiny surface. The element is also known as quicksilver for its mobility
Mercury poisoning can result from exposure to water-soluble forms of mercury (such as mercuric chloride or methylmercury), by inhalation of mercury vapor, or by ingesting any form of mercury.
MINAMATA DISEASE
Minamata disease is a
neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. Symptoms include ataxia,
numbness in the hands and feet, general muscle weakness, loss of peripheral vision, and damage to hearing and speech. In extreme cases, insanity, paralysis, coma, and death follow within weeks of the onset of symptoms. A congenital form of the disease can also affect
fetuses in the womb.
Press to watch video of Minamata Disease