A CORNISH eco-synchro swimming team joined a nationwide day of action on Saturday, September 6 calling on the government to reject Rosebank, the UK’s largest untapped oil field.

The performance in Abbey Basin, Penzance Harbour, saw Out of Sink swimmers join a coordinated effort across the country to send a clear message to Prime Minister Keir Starmer - pull the plug on the toxic Rosebank for good.

The UK government is expected to make a final decision on Rosebank in the coming months after Equinor, which primarily owns the oil field, resubmitted its application for development.

Pippa Best, who is part of the Penzance-based Out of Sink team, said: “We’re really passionate about protecting the planet, and especially the ocean that we love and swim in. New oil and gas is damaging all of that.

“As well as producing more CO2 than the annual emissions of the world’s 28 lowest-income countries combined, the Rosebank pipeline would destroy a protected area of the North Sea. Home to whales and dolphins, and full of ancient clams, delicate corals, and rare deep sea sponges”

Bec Applebee added: “Rich oil companies should be supporting their workers to transition into new jobs in renewable energy instead. The day of action is about coming together around the UK to tell our political representatives to Stop Rosebank now. So we’ll be sharing a simple action anyone can join in with on the day – sending postcards to our local MP.”

Daisy Wright, who is also part of the Out of Sink team, commented: “Our wonky joyful synchro is always a great way to remind people that we can make a difference when we come together. We don’t have to be perfect activists – we just need to do what we can, as best we can – and ideally, have fun while we do it.“