Fishermen question LNG industry’s efforts to boost Louisiana fisheries
Liquified natural gas companies funded the release of 150,000 redfish into Louisiana's coastal waters. Local fishermen have expressed skepticism about the restocking project's effectiveness. Instead, they are calling for increased investment in marshland restoration to better support the regional fishing industry.
Two major players in the liquified natural gas industry in Louisiana covered part of the cost of a recent restocking of redfish in coastal waters, but fishermen are skeptical about whether it will be effective. They’re instead calling for more investment in marshland restoration. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released 150,000 redfish on […]
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