Giving guitarfish a chance: one man’s mission to persuade fishers to farm giant snails instead
Marine biologist Issah Seidu is working with fishing communities in Ghana to transition from catching endangered guitarfish to farming giant African snails. This initiative aims to provide sustainable livelihoods while protecting a critically endangered species.
Why it matters
This project demonstrates a community-led economic solution to biodiversity loss, offering a model for sustainable development in coastal regions.
Heliciculture – growing land snails for human consumption or cosmetic use – is a profitable industry with low environmental impact. Photograph: Anadolu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Heliciculture – growing land snails for human consumption or cosmetic use – is a profitable industry with low environmental impact. Photograph: Anadolu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Seascape: the state of our oceans Sharks Giving guitarfish a chance: one man’s mission to persuade fishers to farm giant snails instead Marine biologist Issah Seidu has found a way for Ghana’s fishing communities to earn a living – and help protect the ancient and critically endangered fish species
The article focuses on environmental conservation and local economic development without political bias.
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