The incorporation of electronic monitoring (EM) systems based on video cameras aboard fishing vessels has proven to be an effective tool for strengthening the oversight of fishing activities. However, its potential extends beyond the regulatory sphere, offering important applications for scientific research. Through image analysis, it is possible to identify caught species, record discards, and document the progress of fishing operations, providing objective and traceable evidence of activities carried out at sea. In this context, electronic monitoring represents a...
On Friday, July 31, a comprehensive internal training session on fishing and aquaculture topics was held at the Biobío Regional Directorate. This session took advantage of the participation of colleagues from various regions in the XLV Congress of Marine Sciences, which this year was organized by the Chilean Society of Marine Sciences, the University of Concepción, and the Faculty of Natural and Oceanographic Sciences of that university. Attendees from the region included scientific observers, researchers, field coordinators, technologists, and...
Dr. Patricia Zárate, head of the Fisheries Assessment Department at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), is part of the research team behind the scientific article “Global tracking of marine megafauna space use reveals how to achieve conservation targets,” which was awarded National Champion Award for Australia in the fourth edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize, one of the most prestigious international awards for research with the potential to generate solutions to the planet’s environmental challenges. The researcher recently received...
On Friday, July 31, 2026, Dr. Oscar Espinoza and Dr. Jaime Letelier, from the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), gave key presentations with updates and forecasts on El Niño events and red tides in the South Pacific, specifically in the inland sea area of Chiloé, to the Inter-Institutional Committee on Environmental Contingencies (CICA). The committee is coordinated by Sernapesca (National Fisheries Service) and includes authorities and representatives from the Navy, the Ministry of Health, SUBPESCA (Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture),...
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 of the ASIPA 2025 Permanent Research Programs,” an event where progress on various research projects aimed at strengthening decision-making in aquaculture and hydrobiological health was presented. The day began with a welcome address by Dennis...
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 interactively, integrating theoretical content and practical experiences, guided by professionals from the IFOP Management Areas Section: Pedro Romero, Bryan Bularz, and Catherine González. Through the review and analysis of two case studies, participants examined contrasting...
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 initiative aimed to strengthen environmental education among families, promote the protection of the marine environment, and highlight the natural and cultural heritage of our fishing coves. The event took place on July 18th on the...
