Recently, while conducting fieldwork along the Saint-Louis coastline, I observed a troubling decline in fish stocks, directly affecting our local artisanal fishing communities. Conversations with fishermen revealed that their daily catches have diminished significantly over the past decade. This decline is largely attributed to the incursion of foreign industrial trawlers, particularly those from China and Spain, into our exclusive economic zones. These vessels, often operating under opaque licensing agreements, employ destructive bottom trawling techniques that devastate marine habitats and deplete fish populations. The Environmental Justice Foundation has documented that many of these trawlers have histories of illegal fishing activities, yet they continue to receive licenses to operate in our waters. This unsustainable exploitation not only threatens marine biodiversity but also undermines the livelihoods of thousands who depend on artisanal fishing. It's imperative that we advocate for stricter regulations, enhanced surveillance, and greater transparency in licensing to protect our marine resources and support the communities that rely on them.