Understanding Africa's Blue EconomyCEFR A1
15 Aug 2025
Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Priya Nain, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- African trade mostly happens by sea.
- The blue economy helps Africa develop.
- Many jobs are in fishing and tourism.
- Over 12 million people work in fishing.
- This helps feed many Africans.
- There are also jobs in marine transport.
Difficult words
- trade — The act of buying and selling goods.
- sea — The large body of salt water.
- develop — To grow or improve.
- fishing — The activity of catching fish.
- jobs — Work that people do to earn money.
- tourism — Traveling to visit places for fun.
- feed — To give food to someone.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about the importance of fishing?
- How can the blue economy help more jobs?
- What is your opinion on tourism in Africa?
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