Chile's proposed aquaculture law sparks heated debate across the industry

In the coming months, the new law will become a hot topic in Chile's salmon farming industry. At the Aquaforum conference held on November 28, representatives from government, industry and academia put forward their own views on the new law, sparking a heated debate. Soledad Tapia, an official of the Chilean Fisheries and Aquaculture Bureau, emphasized that the new aquaculture law will be distinguished from the existing fishery law, and different views from all parties are crucial to the improvement of the law. In 2023, Chile's salmon exports will reach 6 billion US dollars, playing a prominent role in the global market. The new law will be based on sustainable development and will combine important feedback from technology, private and public sectors. Ricardo Garcia, CEO of Chilean salmon company Camanchaca, said that legislation requires a lot of consensus. Although Chile has a vast sea area, it has not had a long-term strategic plan and faces many challenges in meeting the ...