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The government of The Gambia is is trying to make the fishing industry a bigger part of the economy. But while fishing provides a precious source of income for many people, the illegal activity of foreign trawlers entering poorly-controlled waters and fishing without permission has created problems. The Â鶹Éç's Joshua Thorpe reports on the consequences this has had for the livelihoods of local fishermen. (Image: Fish sellers on the beach in Tanji, The Gambia. Credit: Joshua Thorpe)