The new law created the relocation figure for aquaculture concessions for species other than salmonids and special collection permits, seeking to advance in a harmonious and sustainable development of the activity.

In the framework of the implementation of the Law 21.183known as "Mussel Law"the first relocation of concession of cultivation of mussels, located in the commune of Dalcahue, province of Chiloeregion of Los Lagos, which has two hectares and 24 years of operation.

This important milestone, officialized by the Castro Maritime Authority, has been the result of the effort made by the Aquaculture Division of the Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subsecretariat). This area reports that, to date, it has worked in 279 proposals relocation, mainly associated with small and small mussel producers, marking the beginning of a key process for the strengthening of the aquaculture sector associated with crops of species such as clams, seaweed and ostions.

In the same vein, from the Division of the Sub-Fishing detailed that so far the 26% of concessions of the Los Lagos region chosen to relocate their aquaculture concessions for the cultivation of non-salmonids.

"Law 21.183 created the relocation figure for aquaculture concessions for species other than salmonids and special collection permits, contributing to harmonious and sustainable development of the activity in the coastal territories and greater certainty They stand out in the Undersecretary.

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