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...
In October and November, training sessions on the Use of Fire Extinguishers and First Response to Health Emergencies were held for the crews of the research vessels Abate Molina and Dra. Barbieri. The activity was carried out in coordination between the Risk Prevention Area...
The workshop “Seabirds and Fisheries,” organized by BirdLife International’s Marine Programme, was held at the Hotel Faro Azul, located in the Cerro Alegre neighborhood of Valparaíso. The workshop aimed to review progress and work undertaken to reduce interactions between seabirds and fishing operations, as...
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) is an intergovernmental organization established by an international convention within the framework of the Antarctic Treaty System. The Commission, assisted by the Scientific Committee, is responsible for developing and implementing the necessary measures...
The Filidor Gaete Monsalve Bicentennial High School and the INCAR Center organized the event “STEAMverse, Youth with Science: Interdiscipline and Innovation, from the Classroom to the Future”, aimed at promoting scientific thinking, creativity and innovation from an interdisciplinary perspective. A team from IFOP Talcahuano...
With interactive activities on mussel farming and marine ecosystem health On October 30, in Calbuco, with the aim of bringing marine science closer to the school community, professionals from the Aquaculture Research Division of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) participated in the Science Fair...
Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2025. A delegation from the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) participated between October 20 and 24 in the VIII Global Fisheries Forum and Seafood Expo, held in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The main objective of the visit was to strengthen scientific...
With the purpose of strengthening environmental management in Chilean aquaculture, the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), in collaboration with the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture through the Department of Environment, conducted an online training session on Wednesday, October 22, from the city of Puerto Montt....
As part of the celebration of Science Month, the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) successfully participated in the traditional Science and Technology Fair organized by the San Francisco Javier School of Puerto Montt, held on Monday, October 20. The event, traditionally held every year, brought...
The distinguished researchers Vivian Montecino (University of Chile) and Doris Oliva (University of Valparaíso) participated in the XXI edition of the International Conference on Harmful Algae (ICHA 2025), held in Punta Arenas from October 20 to 24. During their stay, they visited the facilities...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
