Who was Samuel Abayateye, the fishery observer missing in Ghana

1 May 2024 Africa Oceans

ANYAMAM, Ghana — In October 2023, Samuel Abayateye, a 38-year-old fishery observer, went missing in Ghana. This unsettling event is part of a troubling pattern, as disappearances of fishery observers in Ghanaian waters have occurred before.

In this video, Mongabay travels to Anyamam, Samuel’s home village, to speak with his family and uncover more about his disappearance. Watch to learn about the ongoing search and the impact on his loved ones.

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Banner Image: Samuel Abayateye’s wife looks at photos of her deceased husband, hoping to get answers. Image by Gideon Anku.

No answers for Ghanaian fishery observer’s family months after suspected death

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Juliettechapalain Editor

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Biodiversity Environmental Law Fisheries Fishing Governance Illegal Fishing Law Enforcement Marine Animals Marine Biodiversity Marine Conservation Marine Ecosystems Ocean Crisis Oceans Overfishing Saltwater Fish Africa Ghana West Africa

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