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Africa’s Blue Economy and the Indian Ocean — Level A1 — topless man in white top

Africa’s Blue Economy and the Indian OceanCEFR A1

15 Aug 2025

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
73 words
  • Africa has a long ocean coastline.
  • Many people in Africa work in fishing jobs.
  • Fishing gives food and jobs for families.
  • A film shows ocean jobs and hope.
  • The film talks with local people and youth.
  • Some countries make rules to protect fish.
  • The ocean suffers from pollution and illegal fishing.
  • People want fair, local and science-based rules.
  • Better rules can create more local jobs.
  • Small training and science programs help communities.

Difficult words

  • coastlineland beside the ocean or sea
    coastline.
  • fishingcatching fish for food or work
  • pollutiondirtying of water, air or land
  • illegalnot allowed by the law
  • protectkeep something safe from harm
  • communitygroups of people living in one place
    communities.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you live near the ocean or sea?
  • Have you seen water pollution?
  • Do people in your area work in fishing?

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