Senegal's fishing industry faces challenges

Senegal's artisanal fishing industry is encountering multiple challenges, including overfishing, competition from foreign fleets, and the effects of climate change, which are altering fish populations and ocean conditions.

Foreign fishing operations intensify competition

Russian and Chinese fishing companies have expanded their presence in Senegalese waters, increasing pressure on local fishermen who rely on traditional, small-scale methods to earn a living.

Climate change affects fish stocks

Rising sea temperatures and changing weather patterns are impacting fish migration and breeding, making it harder for local fishermen to predict and catch fish in the same way they have for generations.

Senegal strengthens ties with Brittany

Senegal is deepening its collaboration with the French region of Brittany, which shares a similar coastal fishing heritage, to exchange knowledge and improve sustainable fishing practices.