Radiohead frontman releases track for protection of Antarctic Posted on 22 October 2018 Tags:Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary, Antarctica Thom Yorke, Greenpeace, Radiohead Thom Yorke of English rock band Radiohead has released a track with Greenpeace last week to promote the protection of the Antarctic Ocean. Greenpeace is appealing to world leaders for the creation of an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary in the Weddell Sea – roughly a million-kilometre (700,000 mile) protection zone for penguins, whales and other Antarctic wildlife. I’ve made a piece for Greenpeace for their campaign to protect the antarctic https://t.co/ANhQVi0Vb9 — Thom Yorke (@thomyorke) October 16, 2018 The composition is called ‘Hands off the Antarctic’ and is an atmospheric piece that hints at a lively undercurrent of ocean life. The visuals do all the talking in this wordless campaign, which is absolutely fine because the footage, shot by Greenpeace’s Arctic Sunrise crew, is a potent and artful wildlife exhibition. The icy landscape is punctuated with a solitary swooping black seabird, and the camera pans across the slushy ocean and lingers as it zooms in slowly to icebergs. Initially you only glimpse a frozen wilderness, but a vibrant Antarctic life soon erupts with scenes of busy penguins, seals and whales. This icy habitat is home to diverse and important wildlife – particularly the tiny krill that nourish whales and sustain the Antarctic ecosystems. Greenpeace, among others, wants to establish an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary to preserve this habitat that is endangered by climate change and the expanding fishing industries that threaten to encroach on this ecosystem. Also see: Video: photographer’s amazing experience with Antarctic predator Activists alike hope to drive home the necessity for conservation to the appointed Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). The commission, consisting of members from 24 countries and the EU, are meeting today in Hobart, Australia to discuss and plan the creation of this Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. Celebrities and activists across the globe, including actors Emma Thompson and Javier Bardem, have added their voices to among two million others calling for protection of the lively icy habitat. Here’s our final message to governments as they get ready to negotiate an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. Starring @thandienewton @carlosbardem @bardemantarctic #EmmaThompson, Wang Yuheng, Yoon Seung-ah and YOU! https://t.co/6DUUyAP9lc pic.twitter.com/OR0m55zmKZ — Greenpeace UK (@GreenpeaceUK) October 19, 2018 Featured image by Brandon de Kock. Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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