Salmon

Salmon farm divers get lifeline in safety shake-up

Officials say the move to certify aquaculture roles marks a milestone in professionalizing one of Chile’s most important export industries.

Diving at salmon farms has long been a flashpoint for worker safety in Chile, with fatalities and accidents prompting government inquiries and stricter oversight in recent years.
Diving at salmon farms has long been a flashpoint for worker safety in Chile, with fatalities and accidents prompting government inquiries and stricter oversight in recent years.Photo: Chile Salmon Council
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Published 8 September 2025, 07:28Updated 8 September 2025, 07:28
ChileChile Salmon CouncilFarmed salmonHealth and Safety Loreto Seguel