The night divers seeking sea cucumbers and profits off West Africa’s coast
Summary
Emmanuel Pratt and Omolade Jones are sea cucumber divers from the Banana Islands in Sierra Leone. They need to dive deeper and longer to find sea cucumbers because they are now scarce. Using a method called "hookah diving," they face risks due to old equipment and potential diesel contamination.Key Facts
- Emmanuel Pratt and Omolade Jones dive for sea cucumbers near the Banana Islands.
- Sea cucumbers are becoming harder to find, forcing divers to search deeper.
- The divers use "hookah diving" with air supplied through a hose from a diesel engine.
- Their diving method is riskier than traditional scuba or free diving.
- Old equipment increases the danger due to possible diesel fume contamination.
- The divers struggle to make a good living, often earning less than $40 a dive.
- A typical night’s catch has decreased significantly, now often just a few sea cucumbers.
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