VOICED : Masiva muerte de moluscos alarma a pescadores en bahia de El Salvador

A significant mortality event has occurred in La Unión Bay, El Salvador, affecting mainly mollusks like clams and mussels. Local fishermen report the issue, and authorities are investigating. The event has caused economic losses, particularly for oyster farmers, and affected around 3,000 artisanal fishermen. Legal and environmental measures are being implemented to address contamination from wastewater and garbage.

What type of marine life was primarily affected in La Bahía de la Unión?

• Sea turtles

• Fish and shrimp

• Coral reefs

• Clams and mussels

Who is conducting the investigation into the mollusk deaths?

• Environmental NGOs

• Technicians from the Ministries and a university

• International scientists

• Local fishermen

What financial loss did the fishermen suffer due to the death of oysters?

• $12,000

• $9,000

• $5,000

• $15,000

How many fishermen were affected by the halt in seafood capture?

• 4,000

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

What measures did the environmental court order for La Bahía de la Unión?

• Construction of a new fishing port

• Development of a tourism plan

• Measures to protect against pollution

• Introduction of new fishing regulations