During one week, national and international experts shared their knowledge at the 21st International Conference on Harmful Algae (ICHA), the world’s most important meeting on this subject, organized by the International Society for the Study of Harmful Algae. The main objective of this conference was to provide a platform to present the progress of scientific and technological knowledge on harmful algal blooms (HABs)—from molecular biology to the use of satellite imagery—to an international scientific audience of around 500 people,...
On October 16, 2025, the President of the IMARPE Board of Directors, Rear Admiral Jorge Paz Acosta, and the Director of IFOP, Gonzalo Pereira Puchy, signed in Viña del Mar, Chile, the Addendum to the SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF CHILE (IFOP) AND THE MARINE INSTITUTE OF PERU (IMARPE), through which the exchange of scientific personnel between the two institutes is promoted; it encourages the performance of collaborative research on fishery resources of...
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), together with the Chilean Agency for International Development Cooperation (AGCID), are carrying out the project “Technological Cooperation for the Promotion of Fish Aquaculture in Guatemala”, focusing on trout farming. Among the most relevant activities of the project are the training of professionals from academia, government, and the productive sector, as well as the installation of infrastructure to develop the trout production cycle at the Center for Marine and Aquaculture Studies of the University of...
On Monday, October 20, the International Conference on Harmful Algae (ICHA) begins in Punta Arenas. This is the first time it will be held in our country, marking its twenty-first edition. ICHA is the world’s leading conference on these events and is an initiative of the International Society for the Study of Harmful Algae (ISSHA). The main objective of this conference is to provide a platform to share the latest scientific and technological advances in the study of Harmful...
With more than 800 participants from 35 countries, the Latin American & Caribbean Aquaculture (LAQUA 2025) was held in Puerto Varas — the most important aquaculture event in Latin America and the Caribbean. For the first time, it took place in Chile and was co-organized by the Latin American Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), the Austral University of Chile, and the Salmon Technological Institute (INTESAL). Seven researchers from IFOP’s Departments of Restocking and Culture and Environment, part...
The Environmental Department of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) officially announces the start of the 2025–2026 mussel seed collection season in the Los Lagos Region (Region X). This announcement is based on the results of the larval monitoring program carried out year-round in the area, funded by the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca). The program has detected a significant increase in D-larvae concentration, indicating recent spawning events of mussel breeders (Chilean mussels, Mytilus chilensis). These events were identified...
CIENTEART 2025 is a platform designed to promote school scientific talent in the commune of Cochamó, fostering a culture of innovation and collaborative learning. On October 8 and 9, the Liceo de Cochamó – Escuela Fronteriza Juan Soler Manfredini became the epicenter of innovation and knowledge during the CIENTEART 2025 science fair, an event organized by the Municipality of Cochamó that brought together students, teachers, and various institutions to celebrate science, art, and creativity in education. The fair featured...
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), together with the Mexican Institute for Research in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (IMIPAS), are carrying out a joint project aimed at “Developing co-management processes for small-scale fisheries, with an emphasis on benthic resources in Chiloé Island, Ancud Bay in southern Chile, and in the localities of Celestún, Sisal, Progreso, and Río Lagartos in Yucatán, Mexico.” The project incorporates principles of gender equality, inclusion, technological training in aquaculture and fisheries, and climate change adaptation. ...
At the La Isla Ecological Park in the commune of Concón (Valparaíso Region), the launch ceremony of the “Action Plan for the Conservation of Seabirds in Chile” was held — a milestone in the nation’s efforts to safeguard marine biodiversity. The event was led by the Minister of the Environment, Maisa Rojas, and attended by representatives from the NGO Audubon for the Americas, along with researchers, local authorities, and organizations dedicated to marine wildlife conservation. Biodiversity is facing a...
On Sunday, October 5th, the closing event of the 2025 Science Week took place at the Plaza de Armas of La Serena, featuring a massive Science Fair that combined experimental activities, cultural exhibitions, and musical performances. The event highlighted the role of basic and applied sciences in society, showcasing the work of research institutions, universities, and public services from the Coquimbo Region. Participating with booths at the fair were the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA Incahuasi), Par Explora Coquimbo, CEAZA,...
With interactive talks and a presentation on the “Semilla Endémica” platform As part of the Ocean Day celebration, the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) actively participated in the second edition of the Chiloé Environmental Festival, “ChiloEcofest”, an event organized by the NGO Chiloé Protegido, the Parque Tantauco Foundation, and the Municipality of Quellón, with the goal of highlighting the natural heritage of the archipelago. On this occasion, IFOP researchers carried out various scientific outreach activities in the commune of Quellón....
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), in coordination with the Regional Ministerial Secretariat of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation, had an active and outstanding participation in the Science Festival, carrying out various activities in different locations in the Arica and Parinacota Region. The first day took place on September 29 in the town of Putre, where IFOP professionals Patricio Muñoz and Daniel Fuenzalida presented the exhibition “Encounter between Two Worlds: The Pacific in Putre.” This unprecedented activity, organized in conjunction...
On October 1 and 2, in Viña del Mar, within the framework of the project “Economic Monitoring of the National Fishing and Aquaculture Industry“, the International Workshop on the Review and Methodological Validation of the Calculation of Per Capita Consumption of Seafood was held. This workshop was organized by the Department of Economics and Statistics of IFOP. The purpose of the workshop was to review the quality and validity of official estimates of per capita consumption of seafood in...
On October 1, IFOP participated in the First Meeting of Chilean Giant Squid Processors and Exporters. The meeting was organized by the Chilean Association of Fishing Plants (Appes Chile) and was attended by the Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Julio Salas, the National Director of the National Fisheries Service, María Soledad Tapia, the Director of the Fisheries Development Institute, Gonzalo Pereira, and researchers from the Fisheries Assessment Department, Karen Belmar and Claudio Bernal. On the occasion, through its new...
