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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...

On June 16 and 17, the in-person International Workshop of the IIPA-AP Network project, “Contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the fisheries reality by incorporating the socioeconomic dimension into the diagnostic, management, and decision-making processes in the fisheries and aquaculture sector in the Pacific...

Seed availability is one of the most important factors for the sustainability of mussel farming in southern Chile. Environmental variability, changes observed in historical collection areas, and the need to improve production planning have increased the demand for tools that provide access to scientific...

As part of the ongoing cooperation activities with the Pencopolitano High School B-40 in the Penco district, a practical workshop was held earlier this month for graduating seniors at the school. The IFOP professionals who participated were scientific observers Raúl Rojas, Héctor Pastor, Joaquín...

As part of the activities commemorating Maritime Month, the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) actively participated in a beach cleanup organized by the Iquique Port Authority. This initiative brought together various public and private institutions, social organizations, students, and local volunteers. The activity took place...

Between June 2nd and 5th, at the SHOA facilities in Valparaíso, the opening ceremony of the 29th Joint Regional Cruise 2026 and the meeting of the 19th Specialized Database Working Group (GTE-BD) of the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS) took place. IFOP...

Puerto Varas, May 2026. More than 120 students and community members participated in the Water Fair 2026, a science outreach and community engagement activity organized by the Aquaculture Research Division of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), in conjunction with the Native Forest Foundation for...

In response to an invitation from the Professional Union of Artisanal High Seas Fishermen of Arica, the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) participated in a working meeting focused on providing information about oceanographic and fisheries outlooks for 2026, considering the potential effects of El Niño...