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201923 minPGdoc-short

Environmental Crime Food Security

Estado Salmonero

201923 minPGdoc-short

Chile's salmon industry, the second largest, faces criticism for its environmental impact.

Environmental Crime Food Security

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Channel: Patagonia

Estado Salmonero

2019• 23 minPG

Synopsis

Chile's salmon industry, the second largest, faces criticism for its environmental impact.

Synopsis

En Chile, el cultivo de salmón se ha convertido en la segunda industria más grande del país, solo superada por la industria del cobre. Con baja regulación, las principales compañías salmoneras están expandiendo sus operaciones en la región de Magallanes y Tierra del Fuego. Ramón Navarro expone los efectos negativos de esta actividad en el ecosistema local, destacando la huella de destrucción que deja a su paso. Además, rastrea los orígenes de la industria del salmón y el alto consumo per cápita de este producto en el país. La falta de regulación adecuada plantea serias preocupaciones sobre la sostenibilidad y el impacto ambiental de esta industria en una de las regiones más prístinas de Chile.

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