Stop ShellShell has just started blasting extremely loud shockwaves into the Wild Coast of South Africa, a fragile and beautiful ecosystem that is a vital whale breeding ground. Each shockwave is louder than a space shuttle launch, and local whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles will be subjected to them every 10 seconds, day and night, for five months, in whale mating season. Scientists are clear we cannot afford to burn even known oil reserves, let alone new ones - and the use of seismic waves could have a devastating impact on the health of marine life. If oil is found, the operations and potential oil spills would also disrupt the local communities that depend on eco-tourism and fishing for their livelihoods. Tell these climate criminals to stop - please sign and share today. |
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