The Impact of Industrial Fishing in MauritaniaCEFR A1
4 Aug 2025
Adapted from Jean Sovon, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Francesca Fabian, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Fishing is important in Mauritania.
- Many locals depend on fishing for jobs.
- Chinese boats are fishing in Mauritania.
- These boats take a lot of fish.
- Local fishermen have problems catching fish.
- Some fish species are disappearing.
Difficult words
- fish — A living animal that lives in water.fishing, fishermen
- local — People from a nearby area or community.locals
- boat — A small water vehicle for transport.boats
- job — A work position for earning money.jobs
- depend — To rely on something or someone.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think fishing is important for jobs?
- What can be done to help disappearing fish species?
- How do you feel about foreign boats fishing in local waters?
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