In coastal Ghana, a generations-old tradition of oyster farming, led by women, is under severe threat from climate change and mangrove depletion. Once supported by US-funded training programs, these women now rely on their own efforts to replant mangroves, protect fragile ecosystems, and sustain their families. Oysters, which fetch about $4 per basin, are becoming scarcer as rising seas, dam releases, and deforestation destroy natural habitats. Yet the women persevere, organizing under the Densu Oyster Pickers Association to enforce sustainable practices and pass the craft to future generations. For them, oyster farming is more than survival—it is heritage, livelihood, and hope.
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