In this interview, Luis Ariz, head of the Management Areas section at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), explains the historical and current significance of the Management and Exploitation Areas for Benthic Resources (AMERB) in Chile. During the conversation, he highlighted that this globally pioneering system—which encompasses more than 650 areas throughout the country—has made it possible to regulate the artisanal harvesting of iconic species such as the Chilean abalone (*loco*) and sea urchins. It fosters co-management between fishing organizations and the State, helping to protect these resources against illegal fishing and the looming challenges posed by climate change.
Interview with Luis Ariz, Researcher, *TWITTERCAFE* program, Radio Portales, October 9, 2026
In this interview, Luis Ariz, head of the Management Areas section at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), explains the historical and current significance of the Management and Exploitation Areas for Benthic Resources (AMERB) in Chile. During the conversation, he highlighted that this globally pioneering system—which encompasses more than 650 areas throughout the country—has made it possible to regulate the artisanal harvesting of iconic species such as the Chilean abalone (*loco*) and sea urchins. It fosters co-management between fishing organizations and the State, helping to protect these resources against illegal fishing and the looming challenges posed by climate change.
