Harmful Algal Bloom Causes 917 Tonnes of Dead Fish in Chile
What happened
A harmful algal bloom occurred at farming sites operated by Multiexport Patagonia S.A. in Chile’s Magallanes region, resulting in 917.79 tonnes of dead fish, according to the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service. The dead fish were transported aboard the vessel Bronco to a reduction plant operated by Fiordo Austral, while ensiled material is being sent to reduction plants in the Los Lagos region.
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Why it matters
The event prompted the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service to authorize early harvesting to prevent further impacts. The service also conducted inspections to ensure the removal, handling, and storage of the mortalities complied with regulatory requirements.
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Who's involved
- Los LagosThe region receiving ensiled material from the mortalities.
- ChileThe country where the harmful algal bloom occurred in the salmon sector.
- National Service for Disaster Prevention and ResponseThe government agency that inspected the mortalities and authorized early harvesting.
- BroncoThe offshore fishing vessel that transported the dead fish.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.