the proliferation of invasive plants, a threat to fishing

Fishermen, whose activity is already damaged by this plant invasion, are alerting the authorities. “We see every day that the quantity of fish is decreasing. Plants are taking up more and more space, thus suffocating aquatic species,” laments one of the fishermen interviewed by Ndarinfo this morning.

These plants, by multiplying, absorb a large part of the nutrients necessary for aquatic life, creating an imbalance which could lead to the disappearance of certain species.

Downstream of the dam, where the water intake of the National Water Company of Senegal (Sones) is located, which supplies Saint-Louis, the siltation caused by these plants is obvious (photos). However, voluntary actions are being carried out in this direction by fishermen to free up water routes, but they come up against the paucity of resources.

A strategy for controlling and eliminating invasive plants is necessary to preserve the ecosystem, as well as the water resources necessary for both fishermen and surrounding populations.

The fight against this scourge must be proactive, sustainable, integrated into a sustainable management strategy for natural resources. Faced with the emergency, local authorities must act to protect Bango's environment and ensure the sustainability of fishing activities vital to the communities.

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