In fact, fishing comes first in Senegal economy. Women play a leading role in this sector, even though the importance of their contribution is often not well recognised. Senegal has 700kms of coast on the Atlantic Ocean.
Women are very active in fish processing and marketing.
In 1992, they were 6,000 involved in processing and 9,000 in marketing. The area benefits from favorable hydrologic conditions. It is the area on Senegal coastline which is the most full of fish and fishing is a permanent activity. Other factors such as the motorization since the 50s, the support of the State, easy navigation and fishermen's dynamism justify fisheries prosperity in M'bour. Women's activities in Mbour fishing community Women do not play a leading role in fish production.