Comments on Singh et al. (2022) 'Marine seismic surveys for hydrocarbon exploration: What's at stake?'

We write this Commentary as a reply to Singh et al.(S Afr J Sci. 118(3/4), Art. #13420). We found that Singh et al.'s article did not adequately cover a rounded viewpoint on the topic, and we highlight a different perspective, calling for a balanced review in this regard. We base our argument o...

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Published in:South African Journal of Science 2023-03, Vol.119 (3-4), p.2-3
Main Authors: Cawthra, Hayley C., Brandt, Martin B.C., Hicks, Nigel, Khoza, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Basins
Carbon dioxide
Carbon sequestration
Climate change
CO2 capture and storage
Earth science
Emissions
Enhanced oil recovery
Geology
Hydrocarbons
Invertebrates
Just Energy Transition
Marine life
Renewable resources
Seismic surveys
Surveys
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Summary:We write this Commentary as a reply to Singh et al.(S Afr J Sci. 118(3/4), Art. #13420). We found that Singh et al.'s article did not adequately cover a rounded viewpoint on the topic, and we highlight a different perspective, calling for a balanced review in this regard. We base our argument on two premises. First, the literature study is incomplete, which creates a misleading perception that nothing is currently being done in South Africa to transition to a low carbon economy. Second, we comment on the statements made on seismic surveys. Herewith, we request that the authors consider a corrigendum that better reflects this research space, and call for more discussion on this topic.
ISSN:0038-2353
1996-7489
DOI:10.17159/sajs.2023/14514