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IFOP's Center for Harmful Algae Studies (CREAN) is a research and operational unit that provides coverage for HABs.
New Tools Launched to Strengthen Prevention and Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms
CHILE
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 05:00 (GMT + 9)
New initiatives aim to improve communication and mitigate the impact of red tide on coastal communities.
PUERTO MONTT – In response to the need for better communication and access to information about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), the Center for the Study of Harmful Algae (CREAN) of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) has officially launched a new set of tools designed to prevent and mitigate the impact of this phenomenon.
The launch event, held at the historic Casa Pauly in Puerto Montt, brought together researchers, authorities, and community members to learn about three key initiatives:
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Phytoplankton Manual: Gissela Labra presented a detailed guide that identifies harmful phytoplankton species posing risks to human health, marine fauna, and the aquaculture industry. The manual focuses on species found in the inland sea of Chiloé, the Guaitecas archipelago, and the Piti Palena estuary.
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i~FAN Mobile App: Pamela Carbonell introduced the new version of this application, which provides timely information on HABs from the Biobío to Magallanes regions, targeting artisanal fishermen and small-scale aquaculturists. The app is already available for Android and Huawei devices.
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WebSIG Platform: Christian Espinoza explained this innovative tool that uses advanced geospatial technologies to disseminate monitoring data in near-real time, helping authorities and the public understand the spatial and temporal variability of red tides. More information is available at:
http://sig-acuicultura.ifop.cl
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Oscar Espinoza, a researcher at IFOP, noted that these tools seek to "strengthen management, dissemination, and access to information for public institutions, the academic world, and society in general, as well as to improve the knowledge, identification, and tracking of red tides and their effects in the central and southern parts of our country."
During the event, free copies of the phytoplankton manual were distributed, and an open dialogue between the experts and the public was facilitated.
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