Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Protest-against-Overfishing-in-Africa-27MZIF21T53P.htmlConceptually similarProtest against Overfishing in AfricaGP03Q65Completed★★★★Protest against Overfishing in AfricaGP03Q66Completed★★★★Dutch Trawler Dirk DiederikGP03Q4YCompleted★★★★★★Dutch Trawler Dirk DiederikGP03Q4XCompleted★★★★Dutch Trawler Dirk DiederikGP03Q4ZCompleted★★★★Dutch Trawler Dirk DiederikGP03Q4WCompleted★★★★Protest against Overfishing in AfricaGP03Q3NCompleted★★★★★★★Protest against Overfishing in AfricaGP03Q60Completed★★★★Protest against Overfishing in AfricaGP03Q61Completed★★★★★★View AllGP03Q64Protest against Overfishing in AfricaActivist protests against the Dutch flagged super trawler "Dirk Diederik", fishing in Mauritanian waters. This 110 metre giant, belongs to the Dutch Pelagic Freezer Trawler Association (PFA), and is an example of the highly industrialised EU fleets that operate in and overfish West African waters; with severe impact on the fish stocks, food security and the livelihoods of local people. The banner reads: "EU Licence to plunder" and highlights the fact that the PFA fleet has obtained millions in subsidies from the EU and European governments.Greenpeace is campaigning in West Africa for the establishment of a sustainable, low impact fisheries policy that takes into account the needs and interests of small-scale fishermen and the local communities that depend on healthy oceans.Locations:Africa-Atlantic Ocean-Mauritania-Western AfricaDate:27 Feb, 2012Credit:© Greenpeace / Pierre GleizesMaximum size:3400px X 2263pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Day-Fisheries-Fishing (activity)-Fishing (Industry)-Fishing nets-Greenpeace activists-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-One person-Outdoors-OverfishingShoot:West Africa Fisheries TourWest African waters including those of Senegal have been subject to overfishing for decades, the effects of which are being felt by local communities. 90% of the cost for fishing rights to huge trawlers that plunder West African waters is financed by EU tax money. The scientific community recognizes that fishing capacity of many stocks must be reduced in order to ensure the long term sustainability of West Africa’s marine resources. Greenpeace is campaigning in West Africa for the establishment of a sustainable, low impact fisheries policy that takes into account the needs and interests of small-scale fishermen and the local communities that depend on healthy oceans.Related Collections:West Africa Fisheries Tour and Documentation (Photo + Video)
