Hands off our oceans: Eco lobby hits out 'onslaught' by foreign companies on SA waters | Business

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The 'onslaught' on South Africa's oceans, with foreign companies seeking to drill for oil and gas, is becoming a major concern, according to The Green Connection. | News24_Business

UK-based geoscience data companyBut this hadn't deterred interest. Searcher"On the West Coast, there are no less than eight different applications for projects in various stages. On the East Coast, there are at least two application processes on the go, with another currently on hold due to ongoing legal action," said Van Rooy.

"Our country's energy choices should not harm our natural environment and it certainly should not disadvantage any of our fellow South Africans. "Oceans are under increasing pressure from competing interest groups. There would be those involved in fishing and those involved in mineral exploration and those who would want to see major conservation of oceans, and those interested in oceans as a means of transport between continents and a way to move goods and services across the globe," said Creecy.

"We are not saying, 'You can't have development, and you can't meet the needs of human beings…' But you have got to do it in a way that not only meets the needs of current human beings but meets the needs of future human beings," said Creecy.

 

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