OCEAN CONSERVANCY: Another oil spill takes its toll

 

TAKE ACTION

You may have heard about last month’s oil spill near Trinidad and Tobago. The disaster occurred after a barge was lodged on a coral reef about 500 feet off the coast of the island of Tobago. This spill has had a devastating impact on Tobago’s coastline, posing a threat to both humans and nature–including vulnerable fish, coral reef and mangrove ecosystems. Due to the severity of the spill, Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency. Oil continues to spread across the Caribbean Sea, threatening coastlines in several countries. Our thoughts are with those affected and the individuals working tirelessly to address this environmental crisis. Time and time again, we’ve seen the toll of oil spills—loss of wildlife, damage to marine ecosystems and harm to human health. The impacts of oil spills will continue to be felt for years to come. But you can take action now. Enough is enough. We need a responsible, rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources. This transition is needed to prevent both devastating oil spills and the catastrophic impacts from climate change. Will you join us by calling on your elected officials to transition away from dirty fossil fuels? The fossil fuel industry is trying to profit at the cost of our ocean and our health. There is no reason to allow Big Oil to continue polluting our ocean and our homes when clean-energy alternatives are available and ready to be implemented. Our ocean deserves better. There is no time to waste—take action now to prevent future oil spills. TAKE ACTION For our ocean, Shamini Selvaratnam Associate Director, International Climate and Clean Energy Ocean Conservancy

1300 19th Street NW • 8th Floor • Washington, DC 20036 • 800-519-1541 Ocean Conservancy is a 501(c)3 — Donations are 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law. Privacy Policy • Legal Information PHOTO CREDIT: CHERYL GERBER © 2024 OCEAN CONSERVANCY