Liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals pose a developing threat to commercial and
recreational fishing in the Gulf. Shell Gas and Power
corporation is currently the only company with both the permit and
intent to build an off-shore, open loop LNG terminal in the Gulf of
Mexico.
Shell's terminal alone would use 136 million gallons of Gulf water a day to vaporize the imported natural
gas. The drastic temperature change, chlorination, and physical damage
caused by the process would destroy fish eggs and larvae by the
billions. The cumulative impacts of these facilities would be a
significant blow to our fisheries. Shell's terminal could destroy
the equivalent of 5% of Louisiana's annual redfish catch.
Alternatives to open-loop
terminals exist. Take action today to tell Shell to abandon its flawed
proposal and embrace a fish-friendly alternative.
Please take a moment to personalize the beginning of the suggested letter below. By adding your specific concerns your message will be far more effective.
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