JOHANNESBURG - Seismic surveys off South Africa’s Wild Coast are at the centre of an ongoing debate between energy developers and environmental activists.
Companies like Shell are exploring the region’s offshore potential for resources like liquefied natural gas.
But there are concerns among coastal communities and environmental activists about the impact on marine life and traditional livelihoods.
Questions remain about how this survey is conducted and who ultimately benefits.
Aluwani Museisi, Country Chair, Shell Downstream South Africa, unpacks this further.