Salmon is one of the most widely consumed fish in the world, with global demand exploding in recent years. In Chile, salmon farming has become the country’s second-largest industry after mining, accounting for more than a quarter of global production. For the country’s southern regions, it has brought an economic boom. But this success comes at a cost: deadly workplace accidents, polluted waterways and a disastrous effect on wildlife in the area. FRANCE 24’s Agathe Fourcade and Martin Chabal report.[/gpt3]
