Each shockwave in this “seismic testing” is louder than a space shuttle launch, [2] and local whales, dolphins, turtles and seals will be subjected to this excruciating noise every 10 seconds, for five whole months, in whale mating season.
Last week campaigners forced Shell to give up plans for a new Cambo oil field in the UK. But its destructive search for new oil and gas is never-ending - despite scientists warning that the planet can’t cope with even more fossil fuel pollution.
But all is not lost - in their thousands, South Africans are fighting back against Shell. Coastal communities, environmentalists and concerned members of the public have all joined forces to stand up to Shell. Will you support them?