Harmful Algal Bloom in the Group of Salmonid Concessions 17B
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(CHILE, 4/22/2024)
The Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura (Sernapesca) of the Los Lagos region reported on the presence of a new harmful algal bloom event (HAF) that is causing mass mortality (MM) in Hornopirén and that affects the Group of Concessions of Salmonids (ACS) 17B, Los Lagos region, due to the presence of the microalgae Heterosigma akashiwo.