Feasibility study for the implementation of an autonomous cold storage room for artisanal and sustainable fishing in Missirah, Senegal.

Missirah is a fishing village located in the Saloum Delta, Senegal, a region of high ecological value. It is recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve.

Most of its community depends directly on artisanal fishing and seafood processing as their main source of livelihood and local economic engine. This activity, carried out both by men at sea and by women in processing and selling the product, is limited by a major challenge: the impossibility of preserving fresh fish.

The lack of stable electrical infrastructure and the absence of a proper cold chain severely limit the sector. Fish spoils quickly, forcing fishers to resort to methods such as drying or smoking, which in turn creates economic vulnerability. This project, initiated following an appeal from Missirah's fishing manager—who highlighted the need to keep fish fresh—evaluates the feasibility of implementing an autonomous and sustainable cold storage room, aiming to increase the added value of fishing, dignify local work, and ensure sustainable management of marine resources.