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Fishermen, trawlers and new local committees in Douala-Edea — Level A1 — A group of people riding on the back of a boat

Fishermen, trawlers and new local committees in Douala-EdeaCEFR A1

8 Oct 2025

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
62 words
  • Douala-Edea National Park is over 2,630 hectares.
  • Fishers live in Mbiako, Yoyo I and Yoyo II.
  • Industrial trawlers called "Sapak" attack fishermen.
  • Trawlers use gamaline 20 and tiny nets.
  • These methods damage mangroves and fish.
  • Fish stocks fall and people lose income.
  • Trawlers cut nets and sometimes shoot.
  • Fishermen reported incidents to "Doctor Fish".
  • Local committees started work on August 19.

Difficult words

  • fishermanA person who catches fish.
    fishermen
  • trawlerA large fishing boat.
    Trawlers
  • catchTo grab or take something.
  • destroyTo damage something completely.
  • borrowTo take something with promise to return.
  • moneyCurrency used for buying things.

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Discussion questions

  • How do you think fishermen feel about trawlers?
  • What could be done to help fishermen?
  • Why do you think trawlers use illegal methods?

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