The British charity Environmental Justice Foundation has claimed that overfishing off the African coast is one of the main factors behind irregular immigration on the dangerous Canarian route.
A report and film by the charity claims that overfishing by Chinese and European industrial commercial fleets has had a devastating impact on coastal communities and contributed to worsening poverty, making emigration an unavoidable option for many families.
The EJF’s Steve Trent said “Small-scale fishers face overwhelming competition from industrial vessels, leading to deteriorating living conditions, diminished food security, and lost livelihoods.”
The film Adrift, which follows the journey of fisherman Abdou, can be seen here:
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