Local Communities Play Outsized but Overlooked Role in Global Fisheries

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By The ConversationSep 30, 2019, 5:35 pm263 pts
Flying along the coast in Senegal, it's impossible not to notice thousands of dots below in the water. These are large, planked fishing canoes, the product of centuries of design and tradition, and a vital part of the local economy. When the fishing crews come home, Senegalese beaches come alive with activity.…

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