The Freshest Atlantic Fish

Fishing is a growing trade in Mauritania, though historically it’s much bigger with the surrounding countries like Senegal and Mali. The Mauritanian government is encouraging Mauritanian youth to help grow the fishing industry and gain an appetite for this fresh source of protein.

A View of the Fish Markets

Watch Sidi talk with CCTV about the growing industry and its impact on Nouakchott.
Busy fisherman in the Nouakchott Markét du Poisson
Warm, sandy beaches line the Atlantic coast outside Nouakchott
Colorful fishing boats line the waterfront in Nouakchott
A long line of hand-painted boats in Mauritania
Fisherman use their boats as a form of art in the Nouakchott fish market
Colorful hand-painted Mauritanian fishing boats