The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
Fishermen in Sierra Leone report a significant decline in fish catches, which they attribute to illegal incursions by foreign trawlers. Despite exclusion zones, local communities claim these vessels operate at night and damage their equipment, threatening both their livelihoods and regional food security.
Why it matters
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in West Africa causes billions in economic losses and threatens the food supply for millions of people.
Image caption, Fishermen on Sierra Leone's Sherbo Island say their catches have fallen
The article presents the grievances of local fishermen and cites global reports on illegal fishing without taking a political stance on international relations.
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