The traditional fishing industry in Senegal is facing a severe crisis as industrial trawlers, often operating under foreign flags, deplete local fish stocks. This overfishing has led to significant social and economic consequences, forcing many local fishermen to abandon their livelihoods and, in some cases, attempt dangerous journeys to Europe in search of a better life. The situation is further exacerbated by the rise of fishmeal factories that process local fish for export, depriving the local population of a vital source of protein and employment.