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In an interview with Radio Portales, Luis Carroza Larrondo—a senior researcher in the Department of Economics and Statistics at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP)—emphasized the need to integrate the socioeconomic dimension into decision-making within the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The specialist explained that, while the health of hydrobiological resources is fundamental, public policy must also account for community profiles, employment, gender perspectives, and market dynamics to ensure the legitimacy...

In an interview with Radio Portales, Camilo Torres, head of the Department of Economics and Statistics at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), highlighted the importance of integrating socioeconomic and statistical approaches into decision-making for Chile’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, with the goal of ensuring both biological sustainability and social equity within coastal communities. Torres addressed the severe impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, noting that the displacement of pelagic...

A report aired on Meganoticias regarding sightings of marine wildlife—including humpback whales, orcas, and bottlenose dolphins—that have delighted residents and tourists near locations such as Punta de Choros, Los Molles, and the Biobío Region. This phenomenon, driven by the abundance of nutrients generated by the Humboldt Current along the migratory routes of these species, not only offers unforgettable encounters near the shore but also highlights the area’s extraordinary biodiversity...

In this interview, Luis Ariz, head of the Management Areas section at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), explains the historical and current significance of the Management and Exploitation Areas for Benthic Resources (AMERB) in Chile. During the conversation, he highlighted that this globally pioneering system—which encompasses more than 650 areas throughout the country—has made it possible to regulate the artisanal harvesting of iconic species such as the Chilean abalone...

Jaime Letelier Pino—who holds a PhD in Oceanography and serves as head of the Department of Oceanography and the Environment at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP)—discussed the evolution of the El Niño phenomenon. He noted that his organization had managed to detect thermal anomalies along the Pacific coast as early as February—months before international entities did. Letelier explained how rising sea temperatures have caused profound disruptions to fishery resources,...

CREAN-IFOP researcher Pamela Carbonell discusses the impact of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in southern Chile, warning of significant knowledge gaps among the public regarding red tide and highlighting the urgent need to strengthen environmental education and public health initiatives in coastal communities.

In this edition of *Twitter Café*, broadcast from Radio Portales in Valparaíso, the program featured a conversation with Jurleys Vellojin, a senior researcher in the Environment Department of the Aquaculture Research Division at the Institute of Fisheries Development (IFOP). During the discussion, the expert—who holds a doctorate in Aquaculture Science—addressed one of the most silent yet concerning global phenomena linked to climate change: ocean acidification. She explained that the...

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...