News Summary April 17, 2024
Today's Top Story: @FAN Spa Executive Director Explains The Latest Harmful Algal Bloom In Chile
Chilean salmon farmers are currently dealing with a new harmful algal bloom threat. The harmful algal bloom — identified by marine biologists @FAN spa. as Heterosigma akashiwo, a ichthyotoxic microalgae — was first detected in the Los Lagos region on April 1 in the area of Hornopirén and its surroundings. Fabiola Villanueava, a marine biologist/ phytoplankton analyst and executive director @FAN spa., told Seafoodnews that this specific algal bloom can cause irritation of the gill tissue, which could potentially lead to mortality...
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