Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Artisanal-Fishing-Pirogues-in-Senegal-27MZIF2MU9E6.htmlConceptually similarArtisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6HCompleted★★★★Artisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6ICompleted★★★★Artisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6JCompleted★★★★Artisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6KCompleted★★★★Artisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6LCompleted★★★★Artisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6MCompleted★★★★Artisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6ECompleted★★★★Artisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalGP03W6GCompleted★★★★Pirogues on Soumbedioune BeachGP03W0WCompleted★★★★View AllGP03W6FArtisanal Fishing Pirogues in SenegalArtisanal fishing pirogues on a beach in Kayar. 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-Senegal-Western AfricaDate:7 Apr, 2012Credit:© Pierre Gleizes / GreenpeaceMaximum size:2769px X 4161pxKeywords:Aerial view-Beaches-Boats-Day-Fisheries-Fishers-KWCI (GPI)-Large group of people-Local population-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-People-Small-scale fishingShoot: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:Year in Pictures 2012 - Broad Edit (All Photographers)West Africa Fisheries Tour and Documentation (Photo + Video)