Salmon

Cermaq facing $4 million fine for alleged farmed salmon overproduction in protected area

The charges come at a bad time for the Chilean salmon industry, with recently inaugurated President Gabriel Boric continuing to criticize the sector as "thoughtless" about its impacts.

Chilean authorities take a dim view of alleged permitting infringements in protected areas.
Chilean authorities take a dim view of alleged permitting infringements in protected areas.Photo: SMA/La Superintendencia del Medio Ambiente
Published 3 June 2022, 16:48Updated 6 June 2022, 19:03
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