Argentine chefs at war against salmon farming | Chronic

After the agreement between the Norwegian government and the Argentine government became known for the establishment of salmon farms in Patagonia, several local leaders opposed the measure. And do they understand the attentive activity not only of the health of the salmon, but also of the cleanliness of the seas.

After settling in Chile, where there are already cages in the south of the country, aquaculture of salmon farming is expected to land in Tierra del Fuego in March. Fernando Trocca, Narda Lepes, Mauro Colagreco and Germán Martiteguiamong others, viralized the #NoALaSalmonicultura campaign, promoted in social networks by environmental groups.

In Argentina, fish consumption is low: about 5 kilos per person per year. Salmon, in this percentage, reaches the richest sectors. That's why the agreement signed a year ago with Innovation Norway, the Norwegian government's trade agency pledging $ 95,000, mobility resources and staff to study the feasibility of installing farms in seven or eight points is controversial. from the Fuegian coast.

"WE NEED YOU TO READ THIS" says in red letters the red viral plaque. The accompanying text explains the reason for the crusade against salmon hatcheries. "A year ago an agreement was signed between the national government, the Tierra del Fuego Government and Norway to promote the development of salmon farming in the Beagle Channel, thanks to the work and efforts of many organizations. Today, we know that intensive salmon production, especially in places where the species is exotic, has irreversible consequences, "he says. the declaration begins

"The problem is not only environmental, it transcends social, economic and health problems, it is both the negative impact of this type of production which, for countries like Norway, is more viable to seek out. new frontiers The policies and production standards that must be respected in their waters are always stricter and more expensive than those that can be applied in less developed countries, better to do it in the rest of the world without anyone complaining ", he continues to say.

The Norwegians want to install cages in the Beagle Channel and those who have the power to allow it are our representatives, as long as society does not demand the opposite. Unfortunately, Chile today is an example of what happens if we let them in. We will explain the consequences of salmon farming and what it means each time we send a sashimi to the mouth. Knowledge is power. We have time to put an end to the industry, among other things we must say #NoALaSalmonicultura, finish the message.