IFOP Aquaculture and Fisheries Divisions hold talks in Quellón
December 12th, 2024On November 22, a series of educational talks were held in the town of Quellón, Chiloé Province, within the framework of the benthic dissemination plan, organized by the Sampling Management Department (DGM) of the Fisheries Research Division of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP). The main purpose of this activity was to bring the community closer to topics related to fishing and scientific studies of marine resources, addressing various specialties that IFOP develops in its dissemination work.
On this occasion, colleagues from both divisions met, promoting an exchange of knowledge on relevant topics such as harmful algal blooms, the fishery of different species and benthic taxonomy. An invitation was also extended to the municipal museum “Amador Cárdenas”, whose curator, Sergio Panichini, presented a talk focused on shorebirds and mustelids of Chiloé. In his speech, he addressed aspects related to the diversity, behavior and threats faced by these species, emphasizing the problem of the presence of the mink and other human actions that impact their habitat. This talk was complemented with taxidermy specimens from the museum, which enriched the educational experience of the attendees.
The day stood out not only for the relevance of the topics discussed, but also for integrating the areas of Aquaculture and Fisheries in a joint effort to disseminate and disseminate science at a territorial level. This multidisciplinary approach allowed strengthening the maritime heritage of Quellón, placing the Allá Kintuy school as the epicenter of this significant day.
It is important to note that, since last year, IFOP has been working on the benthic dissemination plan with the aim of connecting with the Quellón community, sharing the results of research and the role of scientific observers. The holding of these talks not only managed to present IFOP’s institutional work, but also empowered the local community by deepening their understanding of their marine environment and the challenges they face. The active participation and interest expressed by the attendees reflected the importance of continuing with these scientific dissemination initiatives in the future.
The initiative included the participation of both scientific observers Daniel Triviño, Héctor Cosme de Quellón, the scientific observer Claudia Oyarzo who attended from Calbuco to participate, as well as the researcher Macarena Herrera who came from the Aquaculture Research Division (DIA) representing the Larval Monitoring Program for Mussels to present and provide support during the day. All this was led by the Quellón Coordinator Leslie Figueroa with the appropriate help of the scientific observer Valentina González.
The occasion also allowed researcher Macarena Herrera to generate training at the SERCPLAN Infocenter in Quellón, to integrate the mussel farming community of Yaldad and surrounding areas to use the interactive platform “Endemic Seed” and bring the good news of the recent spawnings at the sampling station that the Monitoring Program has in said locality.
The link between both IFOP Divisions in this activity stood out for ratifying the satisfaction of reciprocal cooperation. This effort promoted an effective dissemination of scientific knowledge among researchers and professionals from both divisions, as well as its direct application in the improvement and precision of data collection. The collaboration established not only facilitated the exchange of ideas and methodologies, but also contributed significantly to the advancement in the quality of the results obtained, thus demonstrating the value of working together towards a common goal. The synergy generated through this interaction translated into tangible benefits for the ongoing projects, reflecting the joint commitment to excellence in research.
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