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Sierra Leone Fishermen Blame Foreign Trawlers for Declining Catches
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- Villagers on Sierra Leone's Sherbo Island report drastically reduced fish catches, blaming illegal foreign trawlers, primarily from China.
- Fishermen allege nets are cut and boats damaged, costing billions in lost revenue and threatening food security.
- Corruption and lack of oversight are cited as major issues.
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Villagers on Sierra Leone's Sherbo Island report drastically reduced fish catches, blaming illegal foreign trawlers, primarily from China. Fishermen allege nets are cut and boats damaged, costing billions in lost revenue and threatening food security. Corruption and lack of oversight are cited as major issues.
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