When news broke that Shell and CGG Seismic Surveys are set to blast the Wild Coast in search of oil and gas deposits from December, locals from Durban to Cape Town expressed utter devastation.
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Pictures have been shared, petitions signed, and now, protests planned. #tohellwithshell has been plastered all over social media. The public is angry.
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Oceaneers is a community-driven initiative created by two ocean lovers who wanted to inspire others to see the biggest positive impact they can make on ocean sustainability. The Cape-Town-based initiative is all about raising awareness around the better conservation of our oceans, from the way we eat to the way we think.
Most recently, Oceaneers have planned a protest against Shell and CGG Seismic Surveys that is set to take place this Sunday, November 21. Capetonians have been called upon to “bring banners and posters in protest.”
The protest is set to kick off from the V&A Waterfront (Robben Island Gateway at the harbour entrance) from 5:30am.
The post shared on social media is captioned, “Sometimes we surf literal waves. Sometimes we surf ethical waves. And in this particular case, WE need to CREATE the waves! Come raise your voice with us to protest against Shell’s exploitations on the Wild Coast.”
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Oceans Not Oil, another community-based organisation, has started a quickly-growing movement as well. In protest, citizens sign against the blasting and share their pledges online.
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