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

Published Dec 12, 2024

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A new aquaculture law is being discussed in Chile, aimed at sustainable development and with input from all stakeholders in the salmon farming industry. The law is seen as crucial for the industry's growth and global competitiveness, but there are concerns about bureaucratic delays and the need for public-private coordination. The government has launched a consultation to collect feedback on various aspects of the law, but there are concerns that the timeline may not allow for thorough review before the current president's term ends. Environmental organizations have expressed opposition to the salmon farming industry and are calling for a ban on aquaculture in protected areas and stricter supervision.

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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 ...

Source: Foodmate