Cruelty Free Living
Issue 3: October-December 1998

Operation Sea Change

In towns across Britain Greenpeace is inviting the public to adopt a block of the Atlantic Frontier, an ocean wilderness stretching hundreds of miles along Britain’s north westerly coast. By signing up to Operation Sea Change, people can register their concern and become a vital link in protecting the ocean treasures of the Atlantic Frontier. This area which is now threatened by oil exploration, has been described as a ‘motorway for whales’, with as many as 21 different recorded species including the rare blue whale. The area is also home to a rich variety of dolphins and seals. The Atlantic Frontier also contains the island of St Kilda, Britain’s only natural World Heritage Site, a breeding ground for majestic sea birds.

As Greenpeace survey the area, those "adopting" pieces of the Atlantic Frontier will hear when and where whales and dolphins are spotted. They can plot the life cycle events of the wildlife in their adopted area via the Operation Sea Change Internet site, and will also receive a colourful information pack on how to defend their area.

"There’s a wonderful treasure in the Atlantic Frontier. Thousands of birds, whales, dolphins and seals, and rare and colourful deep-water species make up an incredible diversity of life - right on Britain’s doorstep," says local Greenpeace spokesperson Juliet Mair, but the treasure could be lost to us forever because of an insane dash for unnecessary oil. By joining Operation Sea Change everyone can experience the riches in our oceans and help defend our most precious wildlife.

People can sign up to Operation Sea Change at http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/seachange/ or by calling (0171) 865 8223. Alternatively contact the local group.