economy
March 9, 2026
How the ‘Galápagos of West Africa’ is Plundered by Floating Fish Factories
A Guardian investigation with DeSmog reveals thousands of tonnes of fish are illegally turned into fishmeal and oil off the coast of Guinea-Bissau.
TL;DR
- Thousands of tonnes of fish are illegally processed into fishmeal and oil.
- The illegal operations are taking place off the coast of Guinea-Bissau.
- A Guardian investigation with DeSmog uncovered the issue.
- The practice contributes to the plundering of the region's marine resources.
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