Chile's Salmon Industry Threatens Indigenous Fishermen | JQJO

Chile's Indigenous Kawésqar fishermen are facing displacement due to the booming salmon farming industry. The industry, a major export for Chile, is accused of polluting the fjords, harming native ecosystems, and threatening the Kawésqar's traditional way of life. While the Chilean Salmon Council promotes sustainability, critics point to the industry's high antibiotic use and environmental damage. Legislation is under consideration to restrict salmon farm expansion in the region, but concerns remain about the economic impact on those employed in the industry.