El Niño will increase tilapia sales 

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It is estimated that if El Niño phenomenon occurs some fish species will migrate to colder waters and species that don´t will lose weight by the lack of nutrients. “Then, tilapia will be a good choice,” said José Antonio Camposano, president of the National Aquaculture Chamber.

Camposano also noted that strengthening the sales in the domestic market is a good alternative for the entire sector because exports fell from $ 80 million in 2007 to $ 15 million last year.

The international market Ecuador had, was gained by Asia, for its high production volumes, so they can offer the product at lower prices. “So it is a problem of competitiveness, but not of quality,” Camposano said.

Source: http://expreso.ec/expreso/plantillas/nota.aspx?idart=8442979&idcat=38269&tipo=2