In March 2023, the city of Santa Marta, Colombia, was the setting for the meeting of the Network of National Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Institutions of the Pacific Alliance (IIPA/AP Network), where significant links were established between the Institute for Marine and Coastal Research...
On Tuesday, January 28, Dr. Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science of Colombia, met at IFOP Headquarters in Punta Arenas with Head of Regional Headquarters MSc. Erik Daza, professional and technical staff of the Headquarters and the Heads of Division Dr. Carlos Montenegro and Dr....
Gonzalo Pereira Puchy Executive Director of the Institute for Fisheries Development (IFOP) Fisheries management in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Chile and in the high seas of the South Pacific is governed by solid principles established in the United Nations Convention on the...
Caldera, From January 7 to 9, IFOP held training sessions for Scientific Observers who carry out their information gathering tasks in the monitoring centers located in the Atacama Region. The activity is related to the “Monitoring of Benthic Fisheries” Program, led by IFOP senior...
Within the framework of the work carried out by IFOP in the context of the Benthic Fisheries Monitoring Program, that is, maintaining effective communication with institutional and private agents of the benthic artisanal fishing sector to disseminate the results of the project, the talk...
With the welcome remarks of Dr. Leonardo Guzmán, president of the local (national) organizing committee of the international conference on harmful algae (ICHA2025), published on the Conference website (www.icha2025.org), registrations for this important world event, the most important on harmful algae and aquatic toxins,...
In January 2025, we had the visit of Dr. Ana Catarino at the Institute for Fisheries Development (IFOP), Valparaíso headquarters. Dr. Catarino is a leading international researcher at the Flemish Marine Institute (VLIZ). She is a specialist in the study of microplastics in seawater,...
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) organized a dissemination workshop in Caleta San Pedro, Los Vilos, aimed at leaders and partners of the main local artisanal fishermen organizations. The activity, entitled “Connecting knowledge for sustainable fisheries management”, sought to strengthen the sustainability of the Benthic...
Yesterday, January 6, the Abate Molina scientific vessel set sail from the Port of Valparaíso and for 28 days, IFOP professionals and technicians will be dedicated to characterizing and evaluating the stock of anchovy and common sardine resources present between the Regions of Valparaíso...
On Thursday, January 2, and within the framework of the start of the 2025 Prevention Plan, an “Active Break” activity was held on board the Abate Molina Scientific Vessel. This initiative aimed to reinforce the physical and mental well-being of people working at sea....
In Cochamó and Hornopirén, leaders of organizations that own management areas in the communes of Cochamó and Hualaihué gathered to participate in the dissemination workshops “State of mussel banks Mytilus chilensis and challenges of seed collection in Management Areas”. Professionals from the Management Area...
The FAO regional workshop to review the Analysis of the State of Fishery Stocks in Area 87 was held between November 25-29, 2024 in Santa Marta, Colombia. Dr. Carlos Montenegro S. Head of the Fisheries Research Division, MSc. Carlos Techeira T. Head (I) Department...
As part of the Descarte project, researchers Luis Adasme, Marcelo San Martín and Victoria Escobar visited Pesquera Quintero. The reception and coordination was in charge of Mr. Andrés Quintanilla, production manager, along with personnel from the fleet. The visit aimed to find out the...
– The company detailed that 15 thousand copies will be issued, with a value of $720 each, which are available from Monday, December 23 in the main branches of the company throughout the country. CorreosChile presented a commemorative postal issue to celebrate the 60...
Dr. Yamila Rodríguez, researcher at the Marine and Coastal Research Institute (IIMyC) that depends on the National University of Mar del Plata and CONICET, carried out a two-week training stay in November, together with researchers from the Repopulation and Cultivation Department (RyC) of the...
