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In Ghana, one man's race to save critically endangered fish

In Ghana, one man's race to save critically endangered fish
Phys.org Thursday 23 July 2026, 09:00 UTC 1 min read
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As dawn breaks over Ghana's Atlantic coast, artisanal fishing boats return to shore with last night's catch—baskets of snapper, crabs, rays and a distinct-looking fish locals call "esene."

As dawn breaks over Ghana's Atlantic coast, artisanal fishing boats return to shore with last night's catch—baskets of snapper, crabs, rays and a distinct-looking fish locals call "esene."
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