Sierra Leone's Fishermen Fight Climate Change with Traditional Knowledge

As fish stocks decline and weather patterns shift, coastal communities are combining ancestral wisdom with modern science.

Salonegist Editorial April 16, 2025 1 min read 3,203 views

Along the coast of Shenge, fishing communities that have thrived for generations are facing unprecedented challenges.

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Fisherman Pa Koroma, 67, reads the sea the way his grandfather taught him.

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