Salmon

Number of salmon killed in Chile mass die-off doubles

Algal blooms are now affecting an area housing up to 80,000 metric tons of coho salmon and trout.

The number of dead fish resulting from an algal bloom in one of Chile's salmon farming region has doubled in two days.
The number of dead fish resulting from an algal bloom in one of Chile's salmon farming region has doubled in two days.Photo: Sernapesca
Published 17 November 2023, 20:38Updated 22 November 2023, 18:00
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