Extractive fishing consists of capturing marine resources from their natural environment, under regulations and quotas defined to protect the availability of species. Aquaculture, on the other hand, refers to the controlled farming of aquatic species, such as salmon, in specially managed centers. Both activities are key to producing seafood responsibly.
El Niño: Outlook and Forecasts for Salmon Farming
We spoke with Iván Pérez, PhD in Oceanography from the University of Concepción and professor and researcher at the i-mar Center at the University of Los Lagos, to gain a deeper understanding of how this climate system affects the industry.