The SAWS forecast rough sea conditions which may also be affected by the full moon Spring tide that peaks on Thursday, May 23, bringing the normal daily two high tides and normal daily two low tides to be higher than normal at high tide and to be lower than normal at low tide.
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Total SA withdraws application for SA off-shore drilling
Activists have welcomed the announcement that Total SA has postponed its application to explore for fossil fuels off the WC and EC coastline.
Total SA has withdrawn its application to explore for fossil fuels off the Eastern and Western Cape Coast, for now, its environmental consultant has announced.
Sensitive protected marine area lies close to proposed Total SA drilling location
SLR Consulting had applied on behalf of Total SA to drill 11 holes in the coastal area as exploration wells. The area in question is indispensable for the marine biodiversity on the South African coastline. In addition, a protected marine area is located just south of the intended prospecting area.