The association « Kraten for Sustainable Development, Culture, and Leisure in Kerkennah » (القراطن للتنمية المستدامة والثقافة والترفيه بقرقنة) shared a post on its social media about the catastrophic state of the Kerkennah Islands.
Fishermen in the Kerkennah Islands are facing a severe economic crisis, as the octopus fishing season is experiencing an unprecedented decline in production since its inception. This situation has directly impacted their daily lives of many families who rely on this marine activity. Fishermen attribute this decline to several factors, including overfishing, environmental changes, and the persistence of illegal practices that threaten the region’s ecological balance.
Moreover, the rising costs of fishing equipment and boat maintenance have further worsened the fishermen’s struggles, leaving them unable to cover their daily expenses. Climate change, such as rising temperatures and marine disruptions, has also altered octopus behavior, pushing them to migrate to deeper waters, making fishing more challenging and less profitable.
Amid this crisis, fishermen and stakeholders are calling on authorities to take urgent measures to support them, regulate fishing activities, and strengthen the enforcement of environmental laws to ensure the sustainability of Kerkennah’s marine resources. Will the coming period bring real solutions to save this sector, or is the crisis bound to worsen?
Source : جمعية القراطن للتنمية المستدامة والثقافة والترفيه بقرقنة
