Ecuadorian shrimp sector registers more than $10 million in losses due to earthquake

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Ecuador

Published Mar 22, 2023

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This first balance has been announced by the National Chamber of Aquaculture of Ecuador (CNA), which also indicates that it is in "constant contact" with the affected to coordinate logistical support with the competent authorities in order to take all measures necessary to guarantee the safety of the shrimp producing community.

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This first balance has been announced by the National Chamber of Aquaculture of Ecuador (CNA), which also indicates that it is in “constant contact” with those affected to coordinate logistical support with the competent authorities in order to take all measures necessary to guarantee the safety of the shrimp producing community. In addition to the above, adds CNA, water supply, electricity and road problems in this province have been affected, "which further exacerbates the situation of those affected." CNA also reports that in Guayas province, losses in infrastructure located in the Chongon sector continue to be assessed "in order to identify damage and quantify it"; which means that the amount of damage done to the shrimp industry could increase. The CNA also recalls the earthquake recorded in 2016, when production losses exceeded $150 million for all non-oil export ...

Source: Fishretail