Chile's pristine, nutrient-rich ocean waters supply a remarkable assortment of fish and shellfish products. The temperate waters of central and northern Chile and the cold seas of the south provide a wealth of resources for industrial and inshore fishing activities as well as perfect conditions for a wide range of aquaculture operations.

Chilean salmon, oysters and scallops are captivating palates the world over. Chile's 4,300 km of coastline on the Pacific Ocean hold an astounding variety of fish, shellfish, and seaweeds. To ensure sustainability, the industry and government are working together on quotas and temporary bans for certain species and the industry continues to invest in new technology for its fleets, landing facilities, transportation hubs and processing plants.

With a 5.9-million ton catch that represents 4 percent of the world total, the Chilean fishing industry has come of age. A particularly successful performer is aquaculture, with 22 percent annual average growth and sales of more than US$2.4 billion -4.3 percent of overall country exports.

As a booming fisheries drives demand for new vessels and technology, Chile's shipbuilding industry is flourishing. As a result, world fishing majors such as South Korea, Norway, and Iceland are now sourcing sophisticated fishing boats and technology from Chile.