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West Africa’s charismatic marine life, or “aquatic bushmeat,” under threat

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West Africa’s charismatic marine life, or “aquatic bushmeat,” under threat

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West Africa’s charismatic marine life, or “aquatic bushmeat,” under threat

A sea turtle rests on a rock in Guinea-Bissau. Photo credit: IBAP In Ghana, coastal erosion and rising seas are burying some seaside villages, like Fuveme, which is now completely under sand. As in neighboring countries, hydrocarbon exploration is well underway not too far from the shore, and coasta…