The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
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"The illegal fishing is too much."
— Thomas Turay , Activist
"the vast majority are from China."
— Steve Trent , Executive
Key People
Local fisherman describing attacks on fishing nets.
Local fisherwoman from Sherbo Island.
Fisherman who experienced a collision with an international trawler.
Fisherman who alleges illegal actions by foreign trawlers.
Director at the Sierra Leone Ministry of Fisheries.
CEO and co-founder of the Environmental Justice Foundation.
President of Sierra Leone's Fishermen's Union.
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