Thousands of protesters, young and old, took to the sea and the beaches and streets of Cornwall to try to make their voices heard by the G7 leaders. Arguably, the most picturesque demonstration took place off Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth where more than 1,000 surfers, kayakers and swimmers staged a “paddle out” organised by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) to call for more protection for the world’s seas and oceans. Surfers from all over the UK.
Protesters who took to the water in Cornwall for a marine protest have said G7 leaders need to take “radical action” to save the world’s seas.
According to organisers Surfers Against Sewage, more than 1,000 people joined the demonstration on the sea at Gyllyngvase Beach near Falmouth, less than an hour’s drive from Carbis Bay where the G7 summit is being held.
Surfers, kayakers and swimmers gathered in the sea carrying placards calling on world leaders to “save our seas”, while a giant inflatable shark even joined the display.
A giant inflatable shark was part of the display (Ben Birchall/PA)