
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Here's what you can do to support our campaign against seismic blasting
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1. Sign the petition to abolish SPA permits
Special Prospecting Authority permits are a cheap and easy way for companies to buy access to large areas of ocean to conduct seismic blasting. The Australian Marine Conservation Society have a petition to abolish SPA permits. Please also share the link to your social media!
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2. Email the PM urging him to declare a moratorium on seismic blasting
Send an email to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urging him to declare a moratorium on seismic blasting until the recommendations from the 2021 'Making Waves' Senate Inquiry are acted upon.
Click here to send an email to the PM
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3. Write to your local MP
Writing a letter to your MP is a powerful way to show your concern about seismic blasting. Let them know that you do not want seismic blasting and new gas development off of the Victorian coastline. Writing your own email will have the most impact, but you can also send a pre-filled letter below.
Click here to send a pre-filled letter to your MP.
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4. Request a meeting with your local MP
You don't need to be an expert to meet with your MP! You just need to be a concerned constituent. Your MP is there to represent you and listen to your concerns. The more people that are requesting a meeting with their MP shows that there is great concern for this issue.
Click here to download the Meet with your MP starter pack!
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5. Share information on social media
Follow us on instagram @oceanclimatenetwork or Facebook at OCEAN, and share our posts throughout your networks.
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6. Host a Southern Blast screening with your mates
Southern Blast, a film by Surfrider Foundation Australia is now available online. Host a screening at home with your mates, and get everyone inspired to help save the Southern Ocean from seismic blasting. Click here for Southern Blast.
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7. Donate to OCEAN
One of the best ways you can support is to donate to help fund our campaign against seismic blasting. OCEAN is a small community group, so we rely on small grants and donations from the community to fund our work. Click here to make a donation.
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8. Volunteer with OCEAN
If you want to do more than send letters and sign petitions, then please express your interest in volunteering with OCEAN. Send us an email with your skills and how you may be valuable to the campaign, and we may be able to find something for you.
Send an email to info@ocean.org.au.
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9. Raise awareness in your neighbourhood
Spread the word about seismic blasting in your neighbourhood by putting up posters, handing out flyers, or doing letter box drops. We'll give you the resources you need to help spread the word.
If you're interested in any of this, send us an email at info@ocean.org.au.
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