The murky waters of Chile's salmon industry
Summary
Chile’s salmon farming is the country’s second-largest industry and makes up more than a quarter of the world’s salmon production. While it has boosted the economy in southern Chile, the industry has caused serious problems like deadly work accidents, water pollution, and harm to local wildlife.Key Facts
- Salmon is one of the most eaten fish worldwide, and demand has grown quickly.
- Chile’s salmon farming is second only to mining in economic size.
- Chile produces over 25% of the world’s farmed salmon.
- The industry has created economic growth in southern Chile.
- Workers face dangerous conditions leading to fatal accidents.
- The salmon farms pollute rivers and lakes in the region.
- Local animal and plant life have suffered due to the industry’s impacts.
- The report was made by journalists Agathe Fourcade and Martin Chabal for FRANCE 24.
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