Social Singing Choir debuts ocean advocacy song featuring whale recordings

2 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 22

The 140-member Margate choir will premiere "Wash Over Me" on 22 May, using whale sounds recorded by conservationist Rebecca Douglas in an Icelandic fjord.
The song, composed by Hughie Gavin with lyrics inspired by choir members, highlights local marine life amid proposed port development and will be released online on 8 June for World Ocean Day.
Douglas, president of marine charity Whale Wise, emphasizes the emotional impact of hearing the whales and the importance of advocating for their protection in the threatened area.

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