Greenpeace and Senegalese fishermen tackle overfishing.
West Africa: Momentum Grows to Protect Ocean Ecosystems
The Greanpeace ship, Arctic Sunrise, has been patrolling the West African waters for the past four weeks with the mission of exposing oversfishing by foreign fleets.
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Senegal: Greenpeace and Fishermen Cooperate to Tackle Overfishing
Greenpeace, 16 February 2012
Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise, has docked today at the port of Dakar, where they were welcomed by more fifty artisanal fishermen with their traditional pirogues. Read more »
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Africa: Too Many Boats Catching Too Few Fish
Greenpeace, 1 February 2012
It is no secret that Europe's seas, once teeming with life, are now unable to provide fish for all its citizens. EU governments and the fishing industry have known for decades that… Read more »
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Senegal: 6000 Fishermen Tell Their Government, 'Make Fishing a Priority Now!'
Greenpeace, 24 January 2012
We asked Senegalese fishermen what they want their government to do for the local fishing industry. Instead of one answer, we received a shout, a cry, a unanimous chorus - "Make… Read more »
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Senegal: Greenpeace, Fishermen Call for Sustainable Fisheries Management
Greenpeace, 14 January 2012
Greenpeace Africa and Senegalese fishermen are calling on future leaders to review fisheries management legislation and to establish sustainable policies. Greenpeace has launched a… Read more »
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Gambia: World Fisheries Day to Be Celebrated in Senegal
Daily Observer, 17 November 2011
Stakeholders in the fisheries sector, including journalists will celebrate the World Fisheries Day on Monday, November 21st in the Senegalese town of M'bour. The event is… Read more »
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Senegal: Fisheries Decline Steeply as Govt Fails to Act
Greenpeace, 22 September 2011
The traditional Senegalese delicacy leads the way in the decline of West African fish population while local government gives fisheries no respite. Read more »
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1 October 2010
Pirate Fishing in West African Waters
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Illegal fishing operations - also known as "pirate fishing" - off the coast of West Africa are a serious threat to regional fish stocks and the ... see more »
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Millions of Senegalese depend on the fish caught off shore, but because the waters are becoming increasingly overfished by European trawlers. Read more »
