The Earth Journalism Network announces grants for news stories about fisheries in West Africa. Subject areas may include the impact of over-fishing and IUU fishing on coastal communities; the use of destructive fishing practices, by-catch, and fish aggregating devices; initiatives in community-led fisheries management; poverty reduction and food security through sustainable fisheries; and the challenges of transboundary management of fisheries and shared fisheries stock. Grants are up to US$500 with some flexibility for deep, investigative stories using innovative approaches to storytelling. The deadline for applications (English, French) is 06 July 2017. Link
Earth Journalism Network — Reporting on Fishing in West Africa
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