In the session, Dr. Camila Barria, technical manager of the Mussel Farming Technology Institute (INTEMIT) of the Chilean Mussel Farmers Association (AmiChile), presented at the Mariculture Symposium on the development of mussel farming in Chile.
The Association of Mussel Farmers of Chile, AmiChile, was present at the Expomar 2026 fair, which took place in the city of Itajaí, Brazil. At the event, researchers and scientists presented their advances and studies related to fisheries and aquaculture.
In this context, Dr Camila Barria, technical manager of the Mussel Farming Technology Institute (INTEMIT) of the Chilean Mussel Farmers Association (AmiChile), spoke at the Mariculture Symposium on the development of mussel farming in Chile.
From AmiChile, she leads initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry in our country, and on this occasion presented the work titled, "Chilean Mussel or Chorito Cultivation: Development, Challenges and Future Prospects".
The body allowed to learn about various experiences related to fishing, aquaculture and initiatives linked to the sustainability of the sector.
Regarding this, Camila Barría thanked the organizers for the invitation and stated that "it was a great experience representing and showing the development of Chilean mussel farming in countries where this activity is still in a growth stage, and contributing to recognizing Chile as a reference in mussel production at a Latin American and global level. From Brazil they thanked the presentation and the opportunity to share the" trajectory of development of our industry, considering ourselves a reference for the strengthening of their own local activity," specified the professional.
