Senegal overfishing leaves an industry in crisis

Huge trawlers off the coast of Senegal are endangering natural resources and a traditional way of life.

The West African Atlantic coast used to be rich in fish, yet Senegal’s government says the country is suffering a shortage, with the price of fish doubling over the past month.

Scientists and environmentalists blame overfishing by local fishermen and European deep sea trawlers.

 

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar.