Petit Trou Lagoon Is Experiencing Extensive Damages While Fishermen Grounded On Day 3 Of An Oil Spill From Capsized “gulfstream” Vessel
Scarborough, Tobago – February 9th, 2024 – The Petit Trou Lagoon is experiencing significant environmental damage, with several fishermen now grounded, three days after a vessel drifted into the waters around Cove Estate, causing a severe oil leak into the sea.
Reporter Kandace Jackson and cameraman Kerry Porter went on-site to get a first-hand look at the widespread impact of this Tier 2 disaster affecting Tobago’s vital marine ecosystem. The spill has not only contaminated the lagoon but also directly impacted the livelihoods of local fishermen, who are unable to operate due to the hazardous conditions.
The incident highlights a critical environmental emergency in Tobago, with ongoing concerns about marine pollution and its long-term effects on the island’s natural resources and the fishing community.
