Chile’s salmonid farming industry is still coming to terms with the deadly algal bloom that so far caused the deaths of around 25 million Atlantic salmon, coho salmon and trout in southern Chile, with many of the leading production companies in the region affected. While no one can be certain at this early stage, it’s widely felt that the event could cost the industry around USD 800 million (EUR 716.1 million) in lost trade this year.
The South American country harvested more than 721,000 m…
