Fishermen in Pemba Island struggle with low catches - 50% decline
Fishers return with few fish due to overfishing and destructive practices
The problem
Fishermen in Pemba Island face declining fish catches due to overfishing and destructive practices, affecting their livelihoods and food security
Why it isn't solved
Temporary closures and no-take zones are a challenge for some community members to accept
says that since the new MPAs were established, patrols have increased by more than 50%
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Automated source checks; reported 2026-10-29. Cover supplied by Mongabay: https://imgs.mongabay.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/10/29063925/DSC04884_AdrianPonsardWCS-scaled-1-768x512.jpg
Added 1 Nov 2026. Source published 29 Oct 2026.