Ghanaian Photographer Campaigns Against Sand Mining, Coastal Erosion
- By Senanu Tord
Ghana's coastline is home to dozens of historic forts, castles and other UNESCO World Heritage sites, which are threatened by coastal erosion and frequent tidal waves. Illegal sand mining is making the problem worse. A photographer whose ancestral home has been submerged about three kilometers into the ocean is using photo exhibitions to raise awareness about the situation. Senanu Tord reports from Ada, Ghana.