The activity was supported by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries (Subpesca), Fisheries Promotion Institute (IFOP) and Southern Austral COPAS Program from Universidad de Concepcion it was directed to Scientific Committees members, Management Committees, public authorities and private partnerships linked to research and / or fishery resources management. In Chile, more than 22 fishery resources species are managed with catch quotas and other management methods. At the same time, the Fisheries Law requires scientific knowledge about these resources state and exploitation...

On September 28th, at 5 pm, the Center for the Study of Harmful Algae (CREAN) was inaugurated as part of the Environment Department (DMA) which belongs to IFOP’s Aquaculture Research (DIA), located in Padre Harter 574 Puerto Montt. The activity was attended by regional and national authorities. Leonardo Nuñez, IFOP Executive Director, explained “CREAN is an operational actions and research unit, with national coverage, equipped with advanced human capital, equipment and infrastructure that is the main knowledge and information...

Experts from the Institute for Fisheries Promotion (IFOP) visited 7 research centers for aquaculture in 5 countries worldwide in a research associated with hydrobiological species cultivation. The experience gathered will enable us to determine the institutional arrangements, research areas, and the human and material capacities required in Chile to improve research with public value associated with aquaculture. In the framework of the project “Strengthening and creation of technological capacities for public value research in aquaculture” funded by the Corporation...

at IFOP Valparaíso on September 12th and 13th was held a first aid course, with the participation of 20 workers. The training was performed by the company “Salva una vida Chile” and was offered by nurse Max Palma, who referred to the importance of handling these issues “this is a cross-curricular course that all employees of a company should know, what are taught are general first aid techniques, in situ safety, since, many times people want to help but...

In order to evaluate bio-oceanographic conditions and evaluation of the spawning stock of anchovy among the regions of Arica and Antofagasta At midnight on Friday, September 15, from the port of Valparaíso, scientific vessel Abate Molina from IFOP set sail to the north of our country. It sailed to monitor bio-oceanographic conditions and to quantify by means of the egg production method (MPH) northern Chile anchovy spawning biomass, from Arica to Punta Carrizalillo. The chief of the cruise is...

The tournament match winner was Interpesca which brings together Intertek and Sernapesca, while IFOP was the second place. On Friday, September 8th, in Coquimbo at the Atenas athletic complex, was held the final of “José Pepe Rojas” championship organized by IFOP Coquimbo in memory of José Rojas Pérez, who was head of Isla Damas. The match winner was Interpesca, which brings together Intertek and Sernapesca, while IFOP took the second place in a tight dispute that was defined by...

Between August 27 and September 25, ASIPA research cruise carried out “Evaluation of the spawning stock of anchovy in III and IV Regions, year 2017”. The head of the project is Hernán Reyes, the cruise chief is Magister in oceanography Catherine Grendi, both from the Department of Oceanography and Environment (DOMA) from IFOP.. The overall objective of the cruise is; To quantify by means of the egg production method (MPH) the anchovy spawning biomass, which is located in the...

The eighth meeting of the By-catch Working Group (SBWG) and the fourth meeting of the Working Group on Conservation and Nesting Sites (PaCSWG) were held in Wellington, New Zealand, both working groups under the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP). This is an international meeting to share work and research results, review some rules and procedures in addition to plans and programs, and begin preparation for the tenth meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Agreement...

It was held at Colegio San Juan de Ancud events hall, and researcher Paulo Mora participated, jointly with artisanal fishermen from Ancud crabbers committee. The agroecological fair; is an instance where local producers introduce the community to sustainable food locally produced. It is organized by Colegio San Juan de Ancud. In this context, IFOP is supporting Ancud’s crabbers committee in the certification process of their fishery under Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards; an independent global non-profit organization that establishes...

Representing IFOP Institute of Fisheries Development Juan Carlos Quintanilla, and Paola Olmos attended the meeting, offering the presentation “Monitoring and surveillance of salmonid pathogens in wild and feral fish populations in southern Chile” The activity was organized by the European Association of Fish Pathologists (EAFP) and was held in Belfast, UK – Northern Ireland, from September 4th to 8th. The Conference brings together renowned scientists and specialists in the ​​pathology and diseases area affecting fish and mollusks, caused by...

At the city of Serena-Coquimbo from September 4th to 8th the Fourth International Congress of Marine Protected Areas IMPAC4 was held It was organized by the Ministry of the Environment and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Secretariat of Fisheries (SUBPESCA), National Fisheries Service (SERNAPESCA), National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), National Tourism Service (SERNATUR), DIRECTEMAR, Subsecretariat for the Armed Forces, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Institute of Fisheries Promotion (IFOP) and Chile Image Foundation, Universidad Católica del Norte...

The fourth version of the IMPAC – by its English acronym – takes place in Coquimbo between September 4 and 8 COQUIMBO. Wednesday, September 6, 2017.- In the framework of IMPAC 4-4th International Congress of Marine Protected Areas – authorities of Subpesca, Sernapesca, Armada and IFOP headed by the Minister of the Environment, Marcelo Mena, inaugurated the Chilean Pavilion. At the time, Subsecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Pablo Berazaluce, said: “The conservation of the ocean is a task for...

This is the High Resolution Modeling Project applied to hydrodynamic transport in Chiloé inland sea ​​, Los Lagos Xth region,it lasted for 11 days and was carried out by staff which belongs to the Putemún, Castro Base, from IFOP Environment Department . Patricio Salas IFOP researcher referred to the overall objective of the project is to “Implement and develop a high resolution hydrodynamic model, usable in connection and transport estimates between nearby areas (crop centers), coupled with biogeochemical information,...

The participans were companies and institutions such as Damas Island, PAM, Picton Island, Bracpesca, IFOP Coquimbo, Intertec – Sernapesca and LM Chafic Between the 1st and 8th of September the second version of the football championship will be held, organized by IFOP Coquimbo; This year it is called José Pepe Rojas Cup, in memory of José Rojas Pérez who was in life leader of the Damas Island fleet. The activity will take place from 18:00 hours at the athletic...

Daniel Fuenzalida, Georgio Pacheco Rojas, Rodrigo Ulloa scientific observers and Carolina Navarro IFOP coordinator, are conducting a series of talks in Arica’s schools about protection and conservation of sea turtles, this time they visited Arica College, dictating a talk to 5th and 6th grade students. Georgio commented “I want to emphasize that it is an enriching activity, not only for the opportunity to contribute to the conservation and protection of these long-lived and important species through the dissemination of...