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| Chilean Fisheries and Aquaculture Service | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chilean Fisheries and Aquaculture Service |
| Native name | Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura |
| Formed | 1997 |
| Jurisdiction | Chile |
| Headquarters | Santiago |
| Minister1 name | Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile) |
Chilean Fisheries and Aquaculture Service is the national agency responsible for administration of capture fisheries and aquaculture in Chile. It operates within the framework of national statutes and international agreements to manage resources such as anchoveta, sardine, salmon, and king crab across coastal and oceanic zones including the Humboldt Current. The agency interfaces with regional bodies, industry groups, academic institutions, and multilateral organizations to implement policy, science, and enforcement.
The agency was created amid reforms following the 1990s restructuring associated with the Constitution of Chile era and neoliberal policy shifts involving stakeholders like the Chamber of Deputies of Chile and the Senate of Chile. Early interactions involved legacy institutions such as the Subsecretariat of Fisheries and collaborations with universities like the University of Concepción and research centers such as the Centro de Investigación Oceanográfica. During the 2000s, major events including the 2004 tsunami and the expansion of Chilean salmon industry markets in Japan, United States, and China prompted revisions to operational protocols and interagency coordination with entities like the Navy of Chile and the Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine.
Statutory authority derives from national laws including the principal fisheries statute enacted by the National Congress of Chile and subsequent amendments influenced by rulings of the Supreme Court of Chile and policy directives from the Presidency of Chile. The mandate aligns with international instruments such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and obligations under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and regional accords like agreements with the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation and bilateral treaties with Peru and Argentina. Regulatory instruments reference conservation measures for species listed in frameworks akin to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
The agency is organized into technical divisions reporting to a national director appointed through ministerial channels associated with the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile). Regional offices mirror Chile’s administrative regions such as Antofagasta, Los Lagos Region, and Magallanes Region, and coordinate with provincial authorities including the Biobío Region and municipal councils such as the Iquique Municipality. Specialist units liaise with scientific partners like the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, laboratories affiliated with the National Fisheries Service (historical) and with auditing bodies including the Comptroller General of the Republic of Chile.
Core functions encompass stock assessment programs for species such as jack mackerel, hake, and conger eel; aquaculture oversight for Atlantic salmon and shellfish like mussels and abalone; licensing and quota systems aligning with catch shares debated in forums including the Inter-American Development Bank; and community programs for artisanal fishers represented by federations such as the National Federation of Fishermen and cooperatives active in places like Chiloé. Programs target sustainable development initiatives funded or evaluated alongside the World Bank and regional development agencies like the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The agency maintains monitoring networks including onboard observer schemes, acoustic surveys, and satellite tracking in collaboration with institutions like the Chilean Antarctic Institute, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in bilateral projects, and regional laboratories such as the Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (IFOP). Data management integrates fisheries statistics submitted to the Food and Agriculture Organization and scientific publications produced with partners like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and universities including University of Chile. Programs support ecosystem-based management approaches informed by research on the Humboldt Current System and climate impacts linked to phenomena like El Niño–Southern Oscillation.
Enforcement operations coordinate maritime patrols with units of the Carabineros de Chile and the Navy of Chile, employing tools such as vessel monitoring systems, port inspections, and gear regulations enforced in ports like Valparaíso and Puerto Montt. Compliance actions follow administrative procedures overseen by tribunals such as the Administrative Courts and may involve sanctions adjudicated in the Civil Court of Appeals system. Anti-illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing measures align with regional strategies endorsed by organizations like the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development when interacting with trading partners including the European Union.
Internationally, the agency represents Chile in multilateral fora including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the Regional Fisheries Management Organisations network, and bilateral dialogues with states such as Peru, Bolivia, and Spain. Policy contributions have influenced export standards negotiated with markets like United States, Japan, and European Union institutions, and shaped national commitments to biodiversity targets under conventions such as the Convention on Biological Diversity. Collaborative projects include capacity building with the Inter-American Development Bank and science diplomacy initiatives involving the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea.
Category:Fisheries and aquaculture in Chile Category:Government agencies of Chile