Salmon farmer Cermaq has closed down both its factories in Chiloe due to the ongoing blockage of salmon exports from the island, Lise Bergan, communications director at the company, told IntraFish.

The company decided to shut the plants Wednesday and "it is difficult to say when they will open again," she said.

She called the situation "regrettable for both our customers and our employees."

Kristine Gramstad Wedler, communications director at Marine Harvest, said that several of the group's facilities in the area have been affected by the situation.

"We