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Mauritania's fishing heritage threatened by climate change and overfishing

Mauritania's fishing heritage threatened by climate change and overfishing

By France 24 Eng|July 9, 2026|2 min read

For centuries, the Imraguen people of Mauritania have relied on wind-powered boats and traditional fishing methods to live in harmony with the rich waters of the Banc d’Arguin. But climate change, overfishing and the gradual loss of ancestral knowledge are threatening both their livelihoods and a unique cultural heritage.

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