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What is the difference between extractive fishing and aquaculture?

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.

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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.

Blumar Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results and Details Performance by Segment

At the consolidated level, the company reported increases in revenue, pre-fair value adjustment EBITDA, and net income during the second quarter and first half of 2026, driven primarily by the fishing segment and the recognition of U.S. tariff refunds in the salmon segment. On a year-to-date basis, the aquaculture segment remained below the results recorded in the first half of 2025, although it showed a recovery during the second quarter.