IFOP Scientific Observers are trained in the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Commission
June 12th, 2023
Between June 5th and 6th, this training will be carried out, organized by Chilean Antarctic Institute and Universidad de Magallanes and will take place at UMAG. From the Human Resources Department Training area , 3 scientific observers application and registration was managed, they are; Gino Liche (aquaculture technician) Alex Oyarzo aquatic resources technician, Nelson Luna ( fishing execution engineer).
For Chile and for Fisheries Development Institute, it is important that some of its most outstanding scientific observers, who in turn are part of Scientific Observers Program led by Fisheries and Aquaculture Undersecretariat and executed by the Institute, know about the Conservation of the Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the activities they carry out within the framework of cod, krill and other species that inhabit the Antarctic territory conservation of.
In this regard, Alex Oyarzo, one of the participants indicated that: “participating in this training is a great opportunity, not only to learn new methodologies, but also to learn more about the work that is carried out with Antarctic resources and interact with other colleagues from the area”.
On the same subject, Leonardo Caballero, Sampling Management Department Head (DGM), explained that “although our country is part of the Convention, fishing activity in that area has been sporadic, at any time it could increase and Chilean vessels would be required to carry accredited and trained scientific observers on board to collect biological, fisheries, oceanographic and CIAMT (bycatch of marine mammals and birds) data and information under the Convention established protocols . On the other hand, their participation also has a geopolitical and strategic component, with a view to positioning and having a scientific presence in these territories.
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