91% of fishers surveyed in Saint-Louis report fall in offshore gas production
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kassataya
In Saint-Louis, restricted access to fishing grounds since the launch of the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim gas project has gone hand in hand with a sharp fall in catches and income. A study of 100 industry stakeholders found that 91% reported lower production, 69% lower income and 83% said their work was no longer profitable, according to Deutsche Welle.
In Saint-Louis, 91% of the 100 fishing industry stakeholders surveyed reported a fall in production since the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim offshore gas project was installed, according to the study reported by Deutsche Welle. Fishers link the decline to the closure of some fishing areas, including the Diatara site.
