A recent and unprecedented discovery published by researchers from the Millennium Institute SECOS has revealed genetic differences between mussel (Mytilus chilensis) populations in aquaculture farms and those in natural beds. According to the authors, this is the first reported evidence of adaptations that enhance the...
In Chile’s Gulf of Arauco—shaped by the scars of extractive forestry and seismic memory—a groundbreaking project by the Millennium Institute for Coastal Socio-Ecology (SECOS) is redefining the boundaries of research and social action. Scientists and artists, in close collaboration with coastal communities, have found in...
The Public Policy Observatory of the Millennium Institute for Coastal Socio-Ecology (SECOS) analyzed the level of fulfillment of 44 commitments made by the current government. Among the advances are initiatives related to the new SBAP law, the Benthic Law, the Quota Allocation Law, gender equity,...
The new international scientific society seeks to bring together researchers, institutions, and networks from around the world who study the interactions between people and nature, promoting sustainability, justice, and global collaboration. This Tuesday marked the official launch of the International Society for Social-Ecological Systems (SocSES), a...
A recent study by the Millennium Institute SECOS and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI) analyzed the remarkable abilities of the choro zapato—also known as the giant mussel—to adapt to the impacts of climate change, positioning it as an attractive and nutritious alternative for national aquaculture. Researchers...
As part of World Oceans Day, Chile celebrates its prominent role in global marine science. Researchers from the SECOS Millennium Institute and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile actively participated in the recent One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, presenting innovative solutions to critical challenges...
In a workshop led by U. Santo Tomás and UCN with the support of AmiChile among other public and private institutions and held in Chiloé, key aspects in the management, innovation and regulation of shell waste and its potential in ecological restoration processes in marine...
Exploring from an Arts+Science approach with participatory methodologies is one of the objectives of the project “Tiempos de Muralismo: Patrimonios Socio-Ecologicos y Memoria”, which the SECOS Millennium Institute is developing together with the Carmen Rodríguez Henríquez High School in Tongoy and the Brisas del Mar...
The GEF Incentives for Biodiversity Conservation project, SECOS Millennium Institute and Fundación Bariloche will present the “Ecosystem Services Manual for Planners” on May 28. The document provides practical tools for professionals and technical teams working in planning, conservation and territories, to apply the ecosystem services...
During the Meeting of CRUCH Vice-Chancellors of Research held at the Universidad Católica del Norte, the activity focused on how to bring academic knowledge closer to the legislative and public policy processes. The activity was organized by UCN and the Vincula platform and included a...
With 17 documentaries from around the world in competition, an expert jury and free screenings at various venues, the festival seeks to connect science, art and ocean culture with the community. The city of Concepción is preparing to host the third version of the International Marine...
A recent study has revealed that mussels, the second most cultivated aquaculture species in Chile, depending on the environmental conditions from which it originates, would have different adaptive capacities in the face of extreme events produced by climate change. Through a detailed analysis of oceanographic...
The increase in demand for fish and seafood at this time of the year is well known, with species such as king mackerel, mussels, lobster and hake playing a leading role. Studies led by the SECOS Millennium Institute and Advanced Conservation Strategies show the keys...
Within the framework of the CRUCH Meeting of Vice-Chancellors of Research, the Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) and the network of Universities Vincula, defined as a meeting space between Universities and Congress, invite to a keynote lecture by the outstanding American researcher Dr. Karen Bogenschneider,...
A strategic workshop brought together scientists and fisheries authorities to design a model aimed at shifting punitive enforcement toward a compliance management approach. Focusing on education, community dialogue, and voluntary compliance, the primary goal is to protect marine ecosystems and their resources. Non-compliance with fishing regulations...
The 4th version of the Legislative Report of the SECOS Millennium Institute highlights the fractioning of catch quotas, equality in management committees and the processing of the new fishing law, among others. The document also recorded the participation of key actors in the legislative process...
The motivations for non-compliance with regulations in the harvesting of huiro negro (Lessonia berteroana) vary significantly depending on how sanctions and the resource management context are perceived. The findings of a study by the Millennium Institute SECOS indicate that the perception of weak enforcement and...
Un estudio pionero entre Chile y Perú analiza cómo el ostión del norte se adapta al cambio climático en tres zonas clave de cultivo. Mediante la instalación de sensores oceanográficos, experimentos en laboratorio y análisis genéticos, la investigación busca fortalecer la acuicultura sostenible y la...
Ciencia y arte se unen en SECOS a través de dos residencias de investigación artística contemporánea que exploran la relación entre el paisaje costero, las comunidades y el cambio ambiental. En su compromiso por fomentar el diálogo entre las ciencias y las artes, el Instituto Milenio...
A través de un experimento con consumidores de nuestro país, una investigación liderada por académicos del SECOS, UCSC y UDA, en otras instituciones, evidenció que la información sobre la acidificación del océano podría influir en las preferencias de los consumidores al momento de elegir productos...
Preparing for environmental changes and advancing toward sustainability in mussel farming are part of the objectives of a scientific collaboration agreement that aims to contribute solutions to key issues in the country’s second most important aquaculture activity. The meeting that renewed the collaborative efforts between the...
Como parte de la iniciativa para recuperar los ecosistemas de bosques de algas de Caleta Horcón, un equipo de investigadores y pescadores locales instaló recientemente 400 plántulas de huiro flotador (Macrocystis pyrifera) en la zona. Estos esfuerzos son parte de un proyecto de repoblamiento de...
Un estudio liderado por investigadores chilenos revela que consumidores estarían dispuestos a pagar más por productos del mar, si parte de los ingresos se destinan a financiar políticas de monitoreo y compensación a los productores afectados por el florecimiento de algas nocivas. Sin embargo, la...
The Executive Directorate and Administrative Area of the Millennium Institute for Coastal Socio-Ecology (SECOS) recently presented the outcomes of the processes aimed at implementing a Crime Prevention Model, as well as the results from workshops and training sessions related to the Karin Law. Through the consultancy...