Protecting the over-fished lagoons of Mauritius

Mauritius is a small island with a big ocean state. Fringed by a ring of coral reefs, its lagoons attract millions of tourists and provide a livelihood for more than 2,200 local artisanal fishermen. However, years of degradation have left the waters in a fragile state.

In this video, we explore how the island’s fishers are fighting to save its precious lagoons and the sea life that depends on them.

View the original video here.

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