Overfishing Fuels Migration Crisis in Senegal: A Deep Dive
Foreign overfishing in Senegal has severely reduced fish stocks, prompting a surge in migration to Spain. A report by the Environmental Justice Foundation links dwindling fish populations to irregular migration, with foreign-fueled exploitation cited as a key cause. The crisis exacerbates economic hardships, driving the dangerous Atlantic migration route.
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Foreign vessels are decimating Senegal's fish stocks, intensifying migration to Spain, a report by the Environmental Justice Foundation revealed Tuesday. The London-based organization attributes the decline largely to illegal and destructive fishing practices.
The report highlights that 57 per cent of Senegal's fish stocks are collapsing, with foreign-controlled vessels, mainly Spanish and Chinese, exacerbating the problem. As fish stocks dwindle, local fishermen lose income, resorting to migration.
The Spanish Interior Ministry reported a near doubling of irregular migration to the Canary Islands in 2024. Environmental and human rights groups criticize foreign nations for worsening the crisis, urging stricter controls on industrial fleets to prevent future resource exploitation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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