These stations will be installed at Punta Angamos, Lighthouse sector (Antofagasta Region), and on Mocha Island, oceanic lighthouse sector (Biobío Region). Both are strategic locations for the study of oceanographic and climatic variability in their respective areas. The Institute for Fisheries Development conducted...
Between November 24 and 28, IFOP researcher Cristián Henríquez Pastene participated in the 3rd International Congress on Physical of Estuarine and Coastal Ocean in Puerto Varas, where he presented the work: “Hydrographic Variability in Northern Chilean Patagonia (2018–2025): Preliminary EOF Analysis” At this event,...
Within the framework of the current scientific observers (SO) exchange agreement between IFOP and the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP), Argentina, the second deployment of an SO from our institution was recently carried out on the cruise, ‘Survey for the evaluation...
Región del Maule, December 3, 2025. Dr. Claudia Pérez, Senior Researcher of the Aquaculture Research Division of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), comments on the samples from Lake Vichuquén An intense cyanobacterial bloom was recently detected in Lake Vichuquén, after the Ministry of Health...
On the morning of November 20, professionals from the Fisheries Development Institute participated in an enriching scientific outreach activity aimed at the boys and girls of the Antulem Kindergarten, located in the locality of Alerce in Puerto Montt. Mario Ortiz and Macarena Herrera attended...
Between November 25 and 27, within the framework of the Pelagic Fisheries Monitoring Program for the northern zone (between the Arica and Parinacota and Coquimbo regions), a series of meetings were held to disseminate information about the monitoring program and strengthen the relationship with...
In Valparaíso, a workshop was held to disseminate information about the BIOLOGICAL STUDY PROGRAM FOR SQUID IN AREAS OUTSIDE THE FISHING GROUNDS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RENEWAL AND GROWTH RATES. This program complements the studies carried out in the MONITORING PROJECT. The workshop was...
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) participated on Friday, November 21, in a training session with second-year students of the Bachelor of Education in Primary Education program at the Austral University of Chile (UACh), Puerto Montt campus. The activity took place at the Faculty of...
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) hosted a comprehensive day of analysis and discussion this Friday as part of World Aquaculture Day. The event, organized by the Aquaculture Working Group of the National Oceanographic Committee (CONA) with support from Sernapesca, brought together representatives...
The Mussel Larval Monitoring Program of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) actively participated in the 10th Seminar on Research and Innovation Applied to Mussel Farming (SIIAM), held on November 27 at the CEDUC UCN-Castro facilities. The event brought together leading researchers, academics, and representatives...
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Korean Maritime Institute (KMI), marking a significant step in strengthening international scientific cooperation. Scientific Exchange and Collaboration The meeting focused on the exchange of knowledge about the jumbo squid (Dosidicus gigas) fishery. Chilean...
At the facilities of the Fisheries Development Institute, Talcahuano Headquarters, the Second Workshop of the Benthic Fisheries Monitoring Project (PSPB) was held between November 17 and 20, which included the presence of Scientific Observers from the regions of O’Higgins, Biobío and Los Ríos. This...
MSc. Karen Belmar Salinas was invited to participate in the APEC Workshop “Development and Application of Ex Post Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) Indicators for the Fisheries Management of Jack Mackerel and Giant Squid in APEC Economies.” This project is implemented by the Ministry of...
On November 13, the scientific vessel Abate Molina set sail from the Port of Valparaíso to investigate the current state of the anchovy population. The overall objective of the research cruise, led by fisheries engineer Francisco Leiva, is to conduct a coastal hydroacoustic survey...
The agreement includes the exchange of scientific and technical information, improvements to monitoring systems, the creation of a permanent technical working group, and the implementation of training programs to strengthen environmental oversight of aquaculture in Chile. The Superintendency of the Environment (SMA) and the...
