Greenpeace Ocean protest lands in Hamilton

A shark and a tuna have been urging patrons at a west-Hamilton supermarket not to buy seafood products on Greenpeace’s ‘Redlist.’

The two costumed characters and a dozen supporters broke out protest banners outside the Metro supermarket on King Street West just before noon Monday.

The campaign to raise awareness about dwindling stocks, overfishing and poor fish-farming practices and their impact on ocean life and coastal communities is part of a cross-Canada tour hitting 19 cities in five provinces. It began two weeks ago.

Management of the Metro store referred all media inquiries to the chain’s head office.

Beth Hunter, Ocean campaign co-ordinator, said customer reaction has been positive and without problems. Greenpeace volunteers handed out leaflets to passersby.