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3 May 2021

Why are turtles, fish, and sharks tagged?

This process is essential to investigate species life cycle such as swordfish, sharks and sea turtles. Once species has been tagged, information on its movement and growth can be obtained. There are different types of brands, among which satellite and conventional ones stand out. Between Arica and Lebu, 4 species of sea turtles have been recorded, all threatened with extinction. Did you know? A Bluebird Shark was tagged and...

Why do we want to determine fish’s life history?

Knowing fish age, each generation abundance and biomass can be determined. Data such as the number of fish that are born each year, their growth rate and life span, are essential to establish fishing quotas and thus maintain fishing resources. Did you know? Otoliths are pairs of calcareous structures that fish have in the inner ear of their skull, which provide balance and hearing. Fishing biology uses otoliths as...

Why should we protect seabirds?

They are important indicators of oceans and their marine resources health : knowledge of their populations, migrations and food, gives us signals of the state of ecosystems and their changes over time. Chile belongs to the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP). These birds have been the most affected by bycatch in fishing activities, so international cooperation is necessary for their conservation. * Albatrosses are large...

18 February 2021

IFOP Director interviewed in Germany’s Dw for fish stranding

The authorities are investigating the causes and do not rule out that they are a consequence of human action. But Luis Parot Donoso, from the Fisheries Development Institute, assures DW that it is a natural phenomenon. Source : DW Twitter