Valla Beach local Heath Joske will speak at the 'Paddle Out' event this Sunday on behalf of the Great Australian Bight Alliance.
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Coffs Coast Surfrider is calling for surfers and ocean lovers to take a stand against plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight at a paddle out this Sunday at 10am at the Jetty Foreshores North Wall beach. The Hands Across the Sands action is part of a national strategy to oppose the Norwegian mining giant Equinor.
"Over 31,000 Australians have written submissions opposing the licenses to drill in the Great Australian Bight, and paddle-outs have happened all around Australian with over 20,000 people nationwide so far," Heath said.
"We want to send the Morrison government and newly elected Nationals MP Patrick Conaghan a reminder that the LNP promised during their election campaign that they would review Equinor's exploration licence.
"Our rich marine biodiversity and Australia's coastline should not be so seriously put at risk. The ocean is far too important for all communities not to make a stand against Equinor's plans to drill with disaster seemingly only a matter of time.
"In a recent paddle out in Torquay Victoria, many of the World Surf League professional athletes were involved including John John Florence, Mick Fanning, Owen Wright and 4,000 other members of the public."
"Many may have never surfed before but are welcome to come and show their support because we need to galvanise the entire ocean loving and surfing community to join us in Fight for the Bight."
Surfrider Foundation Australia has been at the forefront of ocean conservation for almost 30 years, protecting and fighting against threats to our coastline, waves and beaches.
Join Heath and Coffs Coast Surfrider this Sunday May 26 at 10am, North Wall beach to tell the Norwegian mining giant, "NO WAY EQUINOR".
