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Specialists from IFOP and the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture presented advances in wild fish health, bacterial resistance to antimicrobials, and strengthening research for decision-making in aquaculture. The Hydrobiological Health Department (DSH) of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) held the “Workshop for Disseminating Results...

The second iteration of the course “Application of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management in Area Management” successfully concluded in Concepción, as part of the 2026 Marine Sciences Congress. Students and professionals from various institutions, from Arica to Aysén, participated. The course was conducted...

Invitation from the Semillita Sagrada Educational Foundation for Environmental Research, Sustainable, Social, and Cultural Development As part of its commitment to scientific outreach and community engagement, the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) participated in the third annual Family Environmental Festival of the Coastal Zone. This...

On July 1, 8, and 15, 2026, the sixth edition of the “Image Analysis” course, using Image-Pro software, was held at IFOP-Valparaíso. This year, due to ongoing requests from staff who perform routine work in the plankton laboratory, personnel from the Department of Oceanography...

The initiative aims to strengthen the governance of small-scale fisheries with a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and adaptation to climate change, and is funded by the Chile-Mexico Fund. With the participation of 35 representatives from Benthic Fisheries Management Committees, artisanal fishers, industry professionals, and...

On July 10, at the invitation of Alejandro Dal Santo Cid, Regional Director of the Atacama-Coquimbo Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), the Regional Secretary of Economy for the Coquimbo Region (IV Region), Martín Argaluza, Zonal Director of the Undersecretariat of Fisheries (Subpesca) for Regions III-IV,...

On June 25, researchers from the Repopulation and Farming Department (RyC) of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) conducted a farming experiment with students from the Juan Soler Manfredini Border School in Cochamó. In an activity that strengthens technical training and ties with the local...

The video of the webinar “30 Years After the AMERB Regime: Where Are We Headed?” is now available. Organized by the Chilean Association of Fishing Professionals (APROPECH) and the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), the event brought together artisanal fishing leaders, researchers, technical consultants, public...

As part of its commitment to scientific outreach and engagement with the educational community, the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) participated in the Technological Tools Workshops of the School Research and Innovation Program (IIE) of the Explora Tarapacá Project. This initiative aims to bring science...

In observance of World Sea Turtle Day, professionals from the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) visited King Edwards School in Quilpué, where they gave educational talks to students from first to sixth grade, with a special appearance by “Laudita,” the leatherback sea turtle mascot. On...

With the aim of contributing to the advancement of ecosystem-based management for decision-making in the national fisheries sector, a team of researchers from the School of Marine Sciences (ECM) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (PUCV) and the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) are...

The XVII Annual Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission was held in La Jolla, California, from June 8 to 12, 2016. A delegation representing Chile attended the meeting, headed by Lezlie Camila Bustos, Sector Specialist from the Undersecretariat...

The Ninth Meeting of the Working Group on Population and Conservation Status (PaCSWG9) and the Thirteenth Meeting of the Working Group on Seabird Bycatch (SBWG13) were held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from May 25 to 29, 2026. These events were part of the scientific meetings...