Licensing round opens
The Island's branch of Friends of the Earth doesn't want the Island to encourage hydrocarbon exploration.
However, it would applaud wind turbines in Island waters.
The remarks come after government opened up the latest round of bids for offshore exploration for oil and gas in Manx waters, this time concentrating on hydrocarbons.
Pete Christian is a spokesman for the local Friends of the Earth.
Police 'respect' death by dangerous driving acquittal
Constabulary asks for privacy of family to be respected
Bank to withdraw three ATMs
There has been a series of ATMs withdrawn across the Island in recent years
Long closed pub could have a future
It was bought by government in 2007
'Tourist tax': Will the Island follow our neighbours in implementing levy?
England set to become latest place to impose a charge