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Their seaside fishing district is poor and one of Africa’s most densely populated urban areas, but stories of the plight of those already displaced have been circulating.
Sea barrier is short-term emergency measure - government says it is exploring more sustainable solutions
Sea barrier is short-term emergency measure – government says it is exploring more sustainable solutions JOHN WESSELS AFP
The fishermen of Djougop, whose livelihoods are already physically demanding, have to get up even earlier in the morning to reach the distant sea.
The fishermen who remained in Guet Ndar often leave without them.
“They are very tired,” said Thiane Fall, a 65-year-old resident.
– ‘Human ingenuity’ –
The sea barrier is a short-term emergency measure and is not even designed to be waterproof.
Experts point out that while the sea wall can protect against phone number library abnormal surges, it cannot stop the rising sea
Experts point out that while the sea wall can protect against abnormal surges, it cannot stop the rising sea JOHN WESSELS AFP
Sy, the geographer, suggested structures called groynes, built perpendicular to the shore, which force sediment to settle in a way that reverses coastal erosion.
Making sure coastal areas are lush with plant life can also slow the trend.
Sea barrier is short-term emergency measure - government says it is exploring more sustainable solutions
Sea barrier is short-term emergency measure – government says it is exploring more sustainable solutions JOHN WESSELS AFP
The fishermen of Djougop, whose livelihoods are already physically demanding, have to get up even earlier in the morning to reach the distant sea.
The fishermen who remained in Guet Ndar often leave without them.
“They are very tired,” said Thiane Fall, a 65-year-old resident.
– ‘Human ingenuity’ –
The sea barrier is a short-term emergency measure and is not even designed to be waterproof.
Experts point out that while the sea wall can protect against phone number library abnormal surges, it cannot stop the rising sea
Experts point out that while the sea wall can protect against abnormal surges, it cannot stop the rising sea JOHN WESSELS AFP
Sy, the geographer, suggested structures called groynes, built perpendicular to the shore, which force sediment to settle in a way that reverses coastal erosion.
Making sure coastal areas are lush with plant life can also slow the trend.