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Reactions to kayakers protesting Shell oil rig docked in Elliott Bay

May 16, 2015, 4:56 PM | Updated: May 17, 2015, 10:47 pm

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Protesters in kayaks and other types of watercraft took to Elliott Bay en masse Saturday to protest the docking of a Shell oil rig on its way to drill in the Arctic Ocean.

Related: Anti-Arctic drilling kayaktivists hold ‘Shell No’ protest

Here’s what those on social media had to say about the “Paddle in Seattle.”

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Reactions to kayakers protesting Shell oil rig docked in Elliott Bay