So Long Searcher!
Fisherwomxn Kiesher Niemand, photo cred: Coastal Links Langebaan Oceans Not Oil is delighted to announce that Searcher Geodata UK and … Continue Reading So Long Searcher!
Proposed Seismic exploration by Tosaco within Block 1, located offshore extending from Alexander Bay to approximately Hondeklip Bay, Northern Cape, has been authorised.
Oceans Not Oil will be appealing this Environmental Authorisation for both 2D + 3D offshore seismic activity in Block 1 … Continue Reading Proposed Seismic exploration by Tosaco within Block 1, located offshore extending from Alexander Bay to approximately Hondeklip Bay, Northern Cape, has been authorised.
Please comment on the Ocean Economy ‘Master Plan’ to 2035
This Draft report has been prepared by Nelson Mandela University’s Strategic Resource Mobilisation and Advancement program for further ‘consultation’ (it’s … Continue Reading Please comment on the Ocean Economy ‘Master Plan’ to 2035
Apprehension of Harm by seismic surveys well founded – Searcher Seismic stopped until taken on review
Searcher Geodata UK and Searcher Seismic (Australia) lost their appeal today (1 March 2022) to continue seismic operations pending the … Continue Reading Apprehension of Harm by seismic surveys well founded – Searcher Seismic stopped until taken on review
Shell’s leave to appeal dismissed : Round 2 to Sustaining the Wild Coast & Other Applicants
Energy and Mineral Resources minister Gwede Mantashe and oil major Shell (Impact Africa Ltd and BG International) have been refused the … Continue Reading Shell’s leave to appeal dismissed : Round 2 to Sustaining the Wild Coast & Other Applicants
Setting the Social Cost of Carbon
Dr. Patrick Bond’s submission to the National Treasury’s taxation document for the oil and gas sectors, 7 February 2022: I … Continue Reading Setting the Social Cost of Carbon
Small Scale Fishers stop seismic survey – for now
Photo credits: Coastal Links & Masifundisi All engaged in the Oceans Not Oil campaign applaud the pronouncement that Australian-based Searcher Seismic and … Continue Reading Small Scale Fishers stop seismic survey – for now
No to Searcher Survey
Photo Cred: Jay Caboz Oceans Not Oil national coastal protest 4- 6 Feb 2022 Once again ordinary South Africans are … Continue Reading No to Searcher Survey
A beginners Guide to Poppycock
An Open Letter to HCI and Minister Gwede Mantashe published in the Daily Maverick 3 Feb 2022 Hosken Consolidated Investment CEO, … Continue Reading A beginners Guide to Poppycock
Call to Ministers for New Climate Politics
Photo Credit :Cyclone Batisai – SA Storm Report To: The President of the Republic of South Africa Minister of Mineral … Continue Reading Call to Ministers for New Climate Politics
What about Us?
Gwede Mantashe involved in secret meetings excluding fisher communities It has recently surfaced that Minister Gwede Mantashe will be holding … Continue Reading What about Us?
Who’s your Master?
ONO comments on the Gas Master Plan : Basecase Report (V01) Given that the true base case to this report … Continue Reading Who’s your Master?
Kinders Van die See sê Nee*
“I hear that the SEARCHER documents state that we as Small-scale fishers will not be impacted at all. If they … Continue Reading Kinders Van die See sê Nee*
Scientists call for systemic change in Marine Environmental Assessment
Oceans Not Oil hails an advisory produced by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)’s Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE) on THE … Continue Reading Scientists call for systemic change in Marine Environmental Assessment
Round 1 to Sustaining the Wild Coast & Other Applicants
The Oceans Not Oil movement erupted in joy this morning hearing of Justice Bloem’s pronouncement on the urgent interdict brought … Continue Reading Round 1 to Sustaining the Wild Coast & Other Applicants
Shell Unlawful ?
As Justice Gerald Bloem deliberates on the issue of irreparable harm, a shoreline of conclusions – thousands of krill and fish, a … Continue Reading Shell Unlawful ?
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