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| Subsecretaría de Pesca y Acuicultura (SUBPESCA) | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Subsecretaría de Pesca y Acuicultura |
| Native name | Subsecretaría de Pesca y Acuicultura |
| Formed | 2013 |
| Jurisdiction | Chile |
| Headquarters | Santiago, Chile |
| Minister1 name | Subsecretario (position) |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile) |
| Website | official site |
Subsecretaría de Pesca y Acuicultura (SUBPESCA) is the Chilean executive office responsible for administering fisheries and aquaculture policy within Chile. It operates within the framework of national legislation and coordinates with regional authorities, scientific institutions, and international bodies to implement management, conservation, and development measures for marine and freshwater resources. SUBPESCA interfaces with stakeholders from artisanal fishing communities, industrial fisheries, and aquaculture enterprises, as well as with environmental organizations and research centers.
SUBPESCA was established in the aftermath of legal and institutional reforms that reconfigured oversight of marine resources in Chile during the early 21st century, following debates involving actors such as the Congreso Nacional de Chile, Ministerio de Economía, Fomento y Turismo, and regional administrations. Its creation responded to pressures from events including the 2008 international focus on Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and national controversies over allocation of fishing quotas that involved stakeholders like artisanal associations and industrial fleets. The agency’s evolution has intersected with landmark policies such as reforms to the Ley de Pesca and has been shaped by input from scientific bodies like the Instituto de Fomento Pesquero and universities including the Universidad de Chile and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. High-profile incidents, including interactions with environmental organizations such as Greenpeace and socioeconomic studies from institutions like the Comisión Nacional de Productividad (Chile), influenced SUBPESCA’s mandate and public profile.
SUBPESCA is organized into directorates and divisions that mirror functions found in comparable ministries, coordinating with the Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura (SERNAPESCA), regional secretariats, and the Ministerio de Economía, Fomento y Turismo (Chile). Its internal structure aligns legal, technical, and administrative units to manage policy, enforcement liaison, and scientific assessment processes, interfacing with agencies such as the Servicio Nacional de Pesca and research institutions like the Centro de Investigación Dinámica de Ecosistemas Marinos de Altas Latitudes (IDEAL). Leadership appointments often involve figures drawn from public administration networks connected to the Presidencia de la República de Chile, and the office coordinates with subnational governments including regional governors and Consejo Regional bodies.
SUBPESCA’s core responsibilities include formulating national policy for fisheries and aquaculture, proposing regulatory changes to the Congreso Nacional de Chile, and overseeing the implementation of management instruments such as catch limits, licensing, and zoning measures. The office works closely with enforcement agencies like SERNAPESCA and international partners including the Food and Agriculture Organization and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on compliance and sustainability initiatives. It also coordinates socioeconomic programs affecting artisanal sectors represented by groups such as the Federación Nacional de Pescadores Artesanales de Chile and private sector organizations including Asociación Gremial de Industriales Pesqueros.
SUBPESCA administers policies ranging from quota allocation schemes influenced by reforms to the Ley de Pesca to development programs for community resilience following events like harmful algal blooms that drew attention from the Ministerio de Salud (Chile) and academic teams at the Universidad Austral de Chile. Programs address capacity building, financing incentives linked to entities such as the BancoEstado, and technical assistance coordinated with research centers like the Centro Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Pesquero. Its policy portfolio has included initiatives on traceability and certification that involve standards from bodies such as the Marine Stewardship Council and partnerships with export promotion agencies like ProChile.
SUBPESCA implements science-based management measures developed in collaboration with institutions such as the Instituto de Fomento Pesquero, the Centro de Investigación Oceanográfica, and university research groups including Universidad de Concepción. Management tools include stock assessments, catch limits, closed seasons, and spatial management plans coordinated with regional stakeholders and conservation organizations like Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) in adjacent sectors and NGOs such as WWF. The agency has engaged in high-profile resource debates over species such as anchoveta, merluza, and salmon interactions with native ecosystems, and it has participated in contingency planning for fisheries affected by seismic events like the 2010 Chile earthquake.
Aquaculture policy under SUBPESCA focuses on sustainable expansion, technological innovation, and regulatory controls for species including Atlantic salmon, trout, and shellfish such as mollusca harvested in regions like the Los Lagos Region and Magallanes Region. The office coordinates research on disease management with institutions such as the Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile and industry stakeholders including multinational firms operating in the Chilean salmon sector. Programs have emphasized environmental monitoring, licensing processes, and coexistence frameworks with coastal communities and tourism sectors represented by organizations such as the Servicio Nacional de Turismo (SERNATUR).
SUBPESCA represents Chile in multilateral fora and bilateral negotiations involving entities like the Food and Agriculture Organization, the Comisión Permanente del Pacífico Sur, and regional fisheries management organizations such as the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. It engages in agreements on combatting IUU fishing with partners including Peru, Argentina, and members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, and it participates in technical exchanges with research centers like the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of Washington to support science-based management and trade diplomacy.
Category:Fishing in Chile