How industrial fish meal factories are devastating The Gambia's coasts

Health · Published 1 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: When the fish that sustain a community disappear, livelihoods and health are at risk. This talk explores the impact of industrial fishing on local waters and the grassroots movement to reclaim the future.

Environmental activist Lamin Jassey examines the destruction caused by industrial fish meal factories in The Gambia. He details how these operations deplete local fish stocks, threatening both the economic stability and the health of coastal populations. The presentation highlights how local communities are now organizing to defend their coastlines and protect their resources.

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