Photos of a Gambian village where a 'sea war' is brewing

WorldEnvironment
29 Aug 2025 • 6:18 AM MYT
The Independent
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A brewing “sea war” off Gambia pits local fishermen against foreign trawlers, and each other, as overfishing and global seafood demand strain dwindling stocks. The clashes are fracturing coastal communities, with experts warning that Gambia’s fish population could collapse within years.

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