VOICED : El pelillo oro verde de Chile amenazado por sobreexplotacion

The video discusses the historical and current significance of pelillo, an algae found in southern Chile. Initially a vital resource for food and medicine, pelillo is now overexploited, requiring cultivation. Once a lucrative 'green gold', its market value has declined, impacting local economies. The algae is crucial for agar production, popular in Asian markets. However, biological threats and market pressures endanger its existence. The local community, reliant on pelillo, faces economic hardship, prompting younger generations to seek opportunities elsewhere.

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