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During the interview, the specialist examines in depth the impact of the “El Niño” phenomenon on the Chilean coast, analyzing how rising ocean temperatures alter marine currents and create conditions conducive to harmful microalgae blooms (red tide). Additionally, the discussion covers the implications for public health, seafood safety, and risks to productive activities and the salmon industry in the country’s south, drawing on historical precedents such as the 2016...

On the occasion of another national anniversary, Luis Parot Donoso sent a message on behalf of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) to its employees, collaborators, and the families who make their living from the sea, from Arica to Puerto Williams.

In an interview with Radio Portales, Dr. Luis Henríquez Antipa, a senior researcher at the Institute of Fisheries Development (IFOP) in Puerto Montt, outlined the potential of restorative aquaculture as a key tool for balancing environmental, commercial, and social sustainability. This practice leverages the cultivation of low-trophic-level species—such as macroalgae and mussels—to provide essential ecosystem services: while algae capture carbon and generate oxygen, mussels filter excess nutrients and create...

IFOP is conducting two scientific expeditions to assess the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on anchoveta stocks. They will also serve to identify the appearance of other species, such as the jumbo squid.

Ten years after the historic impact of harmful algal blooms in 2016, Dr. Óscar Espinoza, head of the Center for the Study of Harmful Algae (CREAN) at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), analyzes the current challenges posed by the El Niño phenomenon in 2026 and the effects of climate change on the ocean. In this conversation, the specialist details how Chile has strengthened its scientific capacity through advanced monitoring...

In this interview, marine biologist and researcher Francisco Cárcamo, from the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), discussed the development and potential of small-scale aquaculture (SSA) in Chile. Cárcamo explained how this activity represents a sustainable transition for artisanal fishers in the face of scarce marine resources, highlighting key species such as mussels, oysters, and trout, as well as innovative initiatives in seaweed cultivation, such as cochayuyo (seaweed). He also emphasized...

During this interview, senior researcher Andrea Corredor Acosta explained the use of cutting-edge hyperspectral satellite technology for ocean observation and phytoplankton studies, emphasizing the importance of complementing daily high-resolution optical images with direct in-situ measurements at sea. She also addressed the impact of continental and oceanic microplastic dispersion through ocean current monitoring, as well as the assessment of changes in temperature and salinity in the waters off southern Chile...

The Zooplankton Laboratory of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) is leading an ambitious project to digitize and analyze biological data from over 62 years of marine samples. This research is crucial for understanding ocean evolution and ensuring the sustainability of fisheries resources in the country.

To mark the first anniversary of the establishment of IFOP’s Department of Economics and Statistics (DEE), and with the aim of bringing the DEE’s work closer to the entire community, a series of presentations by the researchers and the DEE’s leadership team were held during May and June 2026. It is worth noting that professionals from various IFOP regions and units participated in the different sessions. In addition, professionals...

During her appearance on the TwitterCafé program, IFOP researcher Nicole Pesse Lastra detailed the environmental studies the institution conducts in the southern macrozone, emphasizing the fundamental role of science in protecting lake ecosystems and the constant monitoring of the impact of aquaculture on freshwater bodies.

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the National Working Session of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) began at the Marina del Rey Hotel in Viña del Mar. This strategic meeting brought together representatives, regional directors, managers, and union leaders from across the country to strengthen institutional planning and align their work plans. The session was led by fisheries engineer Luis Parot, recently appointed by the government to serve as executive...

The conversation focused on the proliferation of cyanobacteria in freshwater bodies in Chile. Claudia explained that limnology is the field of study for these areas and detailed how increased nutrients from human activities and climate change intensify these blooms. As an expert, Claudia warned about the health risks posed by the toxins they produce, mentioning the serious impacts seen in places like Lake Bichuquén and Lake Villarrica. She emphasized...

The interview with Alejandra Oyanedel (biologist, PhD in Environmental Sciences and head of the Environment Department of the Aquaculture Research Division of IFOP) focused on the research and monitoring of Didymus (Didymosphenia geminata), an exotic and invasive microalga that affects freshwater ecosystems in Chile.

Interview with Dr. Jaime Letelier, head of the Oceanography Department at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), about the early warnings issued by the institution and the impact of extreme thermal anomalies associated with the El Niño phenomenon on the Chilean coast. During the conversation, the specialist details how the alteration of coastal upwelling and high temperatures have caused the displacement of traditional fishery resources such as jack mackerel and...