Ocean Defenders: capturing evidence to crack down on illegal fishing in Senegalese waters

In Senegal, illegal fishing threatens the food security and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people. The fishing industry contributes nearly 1.8% to the country’s GDP and provides over 600,000 jobs, making it critically important for the entire country. Many coastal communities rely on small-scale fishing as their only means of survival - yet it is becoming impossible due to illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing and an opaque fishing industry.
EJF have developed a tool for communities to engage in participatory surveillance. A mobile app that allows its users to record evidence of illegal fishing as it is happening, and alerts authorities of the location and name of the vessel.
Fishers and others directly impacted by illegal fishing are now being given the resources and tools they need to end illegal fishing. We are working in close partnership with communities and national authorities to put an end to the illegal fishing that is devastating the ocean around West Africa. Together, we can bring fisheries out of the shadows and ensure a safe, sustainable future for us all.
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Amazing work and a really great film!

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Thank you, Eoghan! We have a playlist that includes other inspiring stories of ocean protection: kzbin.info/aero/PL9B874CCBE9FA73E3