How industrial fishing sinks communities | Lamin Jassey

This podcast episode features an introduction by Elise Hue promoting a listener survey for TED podcasts, followed by advertisements for Kraken Pro, HubSpot, and ServiceNow. Modupe Akinola introduces Lamin Jassey, an environmental activist, who shares his story about the detrimental impact of fishmeal factories on his village in the Gambia, including the depletion of fish stocks, pollution, and unfulfilled promises from the factories. He discusses the community's resistance, his arrest, and the government's fishing agreement with the EU, which exacerbates the problem. Lamin calls for collective action to protect West African waters and fish. Modupe reflects on Lamin's story, emphasizing the need for skepticism towards corporate practices and the shared responsibility in advocating for communities affected by harmful industries. The episode concludes with further advertisements and a call to join TED as a member.