Ivory Coast: Cleaning the Ébrié Lagoon
By DW
13 November 2021 |
11:59 am
Fish have become scarce in the Ébrié Lagoon in southern Ivory Coast. Its water is polluted and littered with waste. Scientists and NGOs are striving to restore degraded resources and raise awareness among the population.
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