The government of Chile has officially approved red tide-fighting treatments developed by Bioionix, Inc. for use against the harmful microalgae Alexandrum cantenella, a proven hinderance to the South American country’s salmon export market.
Chile’s Ministry of Economy, Development, and Tourism’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) gave Bioionix’s electrolytic disinfection process systems, specifically Bioionix 6500 and 8500, the green-light in September, hoping to stave off future threats of red tide.
Sernapesca handed down new procedures to well-boat operators and fish processors to implement that would work to inactivate the Alexandrum cantenella microorganism in water in which seafood products are transported, effectively helping to prevent the spread of the harmful algae blooms.
Noted Marine Biologist and Partner and Director of Patagonia Wellboats in Chile Hans Kossmann said Bioionix’s systems to curb the spread of red tide elevate food safety and product quality for Chile and the world.
“[The systems] have the potential of significantly improving the ability of the fishery industry of Chile and other countries to provide food products around the world,” Kossmann said.
“Bioionix has worked diligently with Ancora, our Chilean partners, to achieve this validation and certification,” Bioionix CEO Pete Marsnik said. “We’re proud to provide the only solution tested under real conditions aboard a working wellboat that has been specified by Sernapesca in its regulatory findings and approvals. We’re eager to serve the Chilean seafood industry and make Bioionix technology available to seafood producers worldwide.”
