In DR Congo, some abandon fishing to trawl for plastic waste
Summary
In the Congo River near Kinshasa, fishermen are catching more plastic waste than fish because of increasing pollution. Some have stopped fishing and instead collect plastic trash as a way to earn money and survive.Key Facts
- The Congo River is the second-longest river in Africa.
- Pollution in the river has increased, affecting fishing activities.
- Fishermen near Kinshasa are finding more plastic waste than fish in their nets.
- Some fishermen have quit fishing due to the pollution problem.
- These fishermen now collect plastic waste to support themselves financially.
- This change shows how pollution impacts local livelihoods and the environment.
- The situation highlights growing environmental and economic challenges in the region.
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