IFOP delegation strengthens scientific cooperation in China during international conference.
August 20th, 2025
In Fuzhou, China, a delegation from the Institute for Fisheries Development (IFOP) participated in the “Conference on Innovation and Science in Fisheries” (ICFIS 2025), held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. The conference was organized by the Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences; the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute; the East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute; the Fujian Institute of Fisheries Research; and the FAO.
The Chilean presence followed the official visit to China in March of this year by Undersecretary of Fisheries Julio Salas, during which Chinese authorities invited the Executive Director of IFOP and two executives from the Fisheries and Aquaculture department. The delegation included Gonzalo Pereira, Executive Director of IFOP; Gastón Vidal, Head of the Aquaculture Research Division; and Patricia Zarate, Head of the Fisheries Assessment Department.
The meeting’s agenda addressed advances and applications in science, technology, and innovation for fisheries and aquaculture, with an emphasis on sustainability and the incorporation of artificial intelligence into production and research processes. IFOP presented two presentations on institutional work in both areas, and Dr. Patricia Zarate moderated one of the debates.
In addition, bilateral meetings were held with officials from the Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences in Fuzhou and with authorities from the East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute in Shanghai. At both meetings, it was agreed to initiate scientific cooperation with IFOP and advance the definition of a memorandum of understanding that could be finalized this year.
