Chile and Argentina putting at risk their biodiversity
(WorldNews Argentina)

To meet China´s demand, Chile and Argentina are scaling up fish farming. This bodes ill for the Southern Cone`s unique and sensitive biodiversity. Español Chilean salmon farms are looking to boost sales to China (image: Sam Beebe) Following rapid expansion in neighbouring Chile, Argentina is looking to advance the installation of salmon farms despite the risks intensive production present to its unique and sensitive biodiversity. The Southern Cone countries are responding to increased demand for salmon globally, with China as a booming new market. The Asian country doubled imports from Chile in the first half of this year, according to official figures . `China is a very significant market...