Senegal battles illegal fishing to save endangered marine life
Al Jazeera · Current
Al Jazeera
Current
West African nations are meeting in Senegal for a crucial meeting on how to stop illegal fishing and protect marine life. Each year, an estimated $2.3 billion is lost to unreported and unregulated fishing. And fish stocks are vanishing.
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- West African nations are meeting in Senegal to address illegal fishing and marine protection.
- Marine protected areas near Dakar are crucial habitats for endangered species and fish reproduction. 12s
- Surveillance teams encounter both local and industrial fishing in protected waters. 51s
- Overfishing is a global concern, with more than 90% of fish stocks fully exploited or overfished. 1m 27s
- Senegal is advocating for international cooperation and deep-sea marine sanctuaries to protect ecosystems. 2m 16s