Within the framework of “AQUACULTURAL FISHING STRATEGY CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM OF THE NORTH RIVER SHRIMP IN THE CHOAPA RIVER BASIN” project financed by Coquimbo Regional Government, Fisheries Development Institute and Universidad Catolica del Norte are jointly executing it with shrimp farmers organizations a second stocking...
As part of Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) Harmful Algae Research Center (CREAN) regular work, within ASIPA program framework; Comprehensive Advice on Fishing and Aquaculture. During Monday, May 31rst, morning a closure workshop seminar will be held on “Management and monitoring of harmful algal blooms...
Fishing Development Institut , IFOP was created in 1964 by Production Promotion Corporation, CORFO, and National Fisheries Society, through an international technical assistance project in fisheries matters between Chilean Government, United Nations Program for Development, UNDP, and United Nations Organization for Agriculture, FAO. Fisheries...
Climatic change is an ongoing process that is affecting our planet, in which marine ecosystems cover more than 70% of surface. Temperature’s increase, dissolved oxygen and seawater acidification decrease, as well as extreme events such as storm surges and El Niño intensification, are examples...
On May 8th, with a crew of 27 people, Fisheries Development Institute’s Abate Molina Scientific Vessel set sail from Valparaíso’s Port to evaluate and characterize anchovy and common sardine stock resources present between the regions of Valparaíso and Los Lagos, through hydroacoustic method, during...
Today, Friday May 7th, webinar “Invasive Exotic Species: from a comprehensive view” is held, organized by Sernapesca, in which Dr. Alejandra Oyanedel, from the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) participates with the talk Didymo la microalga invader that is here to stay. Dr. Oyanedel explained...
Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) made a strategic alliance with Sofar Ocean (Sofar) to deploy Drift Marine Buoys in national waters for waves measurementss and currents estimation. The first shipment of 10 buoys was received at IFOP’s offices in Valparaíso, by Hernán Reyes, Oceanography section...
It is about “Science to protect the sea”, a campaign made up of audiovisual content with sign language, which seeks to bring the ocean closer to all citizens. Fisheries Development Institute and Explora Valparaíso Project, wich belong to the Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation...
At the ninth Convention on South Pacific Ocean High Seas Fishing Resources Conservation and Management Commission (SPRFMO) meeting, IFOP / Chile Scientific Observer Program accreditation was formalized in this intergovernmental organization, whose action scope applies to Pacific Ocean international waters outside national jurisdiction areas,...
Within FIPA 2020-08 ” Inactivation techniques validation for main FANs causing microalgae project “framework. Dr. Jorge Mardones and his team made up by Dr. Javier Paredes and Juan Carlos Unión from CREAN-IFOP. They carried out research work sampling and experimentation during ichthyotoxic raphidophyte microalgae...
According to N° DN 00518/2021 exempt resolution, Fisheries and Aquaculture National Service, designated IFOP Microbiology Laboratory of Hydrobiological Health Department as “National Reference Laboratory”. Sergio Contreras Lynch, IFOP’s Hydrobiological Health Department Head referred to the nomination “In Sanitary Regulations for Aquaculture (RESA), it establishes...
On March 31rst, Abate Molina IFOP’s scientific vessel, set sail from Valparaíso’s port, to research horse mackerel between Arica Parinacota and Valparaíso regions. The staff is made up of professionals and technicians from Fisheries Development Institute. Abate’s ship captain is Enrique Quiero and fishing...
On March 19th, in SERNAPESCA Aysén meeting room, Andrés Couve Science, Technology Knowledge and Innovation Minister, participated in “Challenge of harmful algal blooms in the Aysén region” discussion. Regional authorities and Fisheries Development Institute researchers were present at the Activity. Dr. Alejandra Lafon, IFOP...
Following Women’s Day celebration, Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) jointly with INDESPA and Aysén Region Fisheries Zonal Directorate, recognized coastal artisanal fisherwomen, through a photographic exhibition of some women from Puerto Raúl Marín Balmaceda, Puerto Puyuhuapi, Puerto Cisnes, Puerto Aysén and Pilcomayo. The exhibition was...
It is an unprecedented school project that seeks to deliver educational content to young people, in a playful and fun way, with the aim of contributing to their training as citizens of our country. Between March 15th and 19th, Chilean Navy jointly with e-Chile...
