Dr. Jorge Mardones from IFOP, presented  at of North Carolina University Wilmington, USA.
8 June, 2023

Dr. Jorge Mardones from IFOP, presented at of North Carolina University Wilmington, USA.

June 13th, 2023 Periodista Gabriela.Gutiérrez

During May, the Marine Sciences World Summit : Wind Energy, Floods, Toxins and Pollutants was held at North Carolina University Wilmington (UNCW).

This meeting objective was to discuss global problems such as renewable energy, climatic change and marine pollution with an integrated perspective between international scientists, politicians and leaders from different industries with a view to guaranteeing a future with safer and healthier coasts. Dr. Jorge Mardones from Harmful Algal Blooms Center (CREAN), Puerto Montt headquarters, was invited to this event, and presented the talk entitled: “Chilean aquaculture dealing with extreme Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs): Lessons and challenges in a changing weather”. As explained by Dr. Mardones, Chile is a focus of global attention not only because of important mussels and salmonids aquaculture developed by our country, but also because of the strong economic and health impact produced by Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Patagonian fjord zone.

During the visit to North Carolina University Wilmington, USA, Dr. Mardones visited the “Algal Resources Collection (ARC)” one of the largest and most diverse collections of microalgae in the world. On that occasion, it was agreed with ARC researchers where to establish a future link with IFOP in order to manage joint research between both institutions.

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