May 28, 2024

Marine life and fisherfolk in Tobago reeling from severe impacts of oil spill

Kandace Jackson

🎣 Fishermen in Lambeau, Tobago report that fish have become scarce ever since the Gulfstream oil spill on February 7th. However, authorities are reluctant to admit if the spill has significantly harmed marine life. Meanwhile, those responsible for the disaster remain elusive, and the fishermen in Lambeau continue to suffer mounting losses.

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📰 Originally published by Tobago Updates, this story is supported by the Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship, a collaboration between Climate Tracker and Open Society Foundations. 🤝🌎

Kandace Jackson

Kandace Jackson has been a dedicated journalist based in Tobago for the past twelve years, specialising in environmental reporting. Her deep passion for the environment and a relentless pursuit of adventure drive her to keep climate justice issues at the forefront of her work.

Currently stationed at Tobago Updates, Jackson is renowned for her hands-on approach to journalism – whether venturing out to sea or hiking through the rainforest – to fully grasp and convey the challenges at hand, thereby raising awareness about environmental concerns. When she’s not reporting, Jackson enjoys spending her downtime immersed in nature, whether it’s relaxing at the beach, exploring new landscapes, travelling, or losing herself in a good book.

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