Lambeau Fishermen Unable to Fish: Oil Spill Continues to Impact Livelihoods
Lambeau Fishermen are left without an income as fuel-like substances continue to inundate Shoreline
Lambeau, Tobago – February 19, 2024 – Fishermen in Lambeau are facing significant impacts from the ongoing oil spill caused by the wrecked Gulfstream vessel near Cove. While efforts to contain the spill are progressing and the leak appears to be slowing down, remnants of the fuel-like substances that have already escaped continue to wash up on Lambeau Beach, severely hindering cleanup operations.
Reporter Kandace Jackson’s coverage of the situation in Lambeau sheds light on the profound challenges faced by the community’s fishing industry in dealing with the aftermath of the spill. The persistent contamination has rendered Lambeau waters unsafe for fishing, directly impacting the livelihoods of Lambeau fishermen and the broader fishing industry in Tobago.
