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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

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Adapted from Leocadia Bongben, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Colin White, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • 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

  • fisherman — A person who catches fish.
    fishermen
  • trawler — A large fishing boat.
    Trawlers
  • catch — To grab or take something.
  • destroy — To damage something completely.
  • borrow — To take something with promise to return.
  • money — Currency 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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