Coumba’s Boat Passage 1

Sahara Chronicle – Atlantic

Sahara Chronicle – Atlantic
Ursula Biemann

On the Atlantic coast, new migration systems are emerging as the Strait of Gibraltar is sealed off and border regimes change. Excessive fishing in the Mauritanian EEZ is affecting migration patterns.

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Coumba’s Boat Passage 1

Coumba lives in Mbour, a fishing town in Senegal. At age 16 she is responsible for the wellbeing of her family. She plans her migration.

Coumba’s Boat Passage 1
Artist/Author: Ursula Biemann

Coumba lives in Mbour, a fishing town in Senegal. At age 16 she is responsible for the wellbeing of her family. She plans her migration.

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