Study revealed at least two unknown species of miniature bivalves in the Southern Ocean

Study revealed at least two unknown species of miniature bivalves in the Southern Ocean

by Daniela Jofré | Jun 10, 2021 | Featured, News

An investigation, led by Chilean scientists, found new genetic information of a mollusk that lives in the extreme south of the planet. The works were published in the journals Polar Biology and Scientific Report. Andrea Navarro, IDEAL Center. It mainly inhabits the...
The habits of an exquisite hunter: scientists reveal sub-Antarctic starfish behavior

The habits of an exquisite hunter: scientists reveal sub-Antarctic starfish behavior

by Daniela Jofré | Jun 1, 2021 | Featured, News

New research consider this predator as a key element in the structuring of the marine ecosystems of Patagonia. Daniela Jofré, IDEAL Center. The Cosmasterias lurida starfish exists throughout the Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia, being one of the most important...
Study analyzes in depth the factors that caused historic fish mortality in 2016

Study analyzes in depth the factors that caused historic fish mortality in 2016

by Daniela Jofré | May 22, 2021 | News, Featured

A new research, recently published in the journal Science of the Total Environment (STOTEN,) defined four key points that would explain what happened in Seno Reloncaví, in the Region of Los Lagos, where the greatest loss of the Chilean salmon industry was recorded....
Scientists develop a database of green algae, potential invaders of the Antarctic ecosystem

Scientists develop a database of green algae, potential invaders of the Antarctic ecosystem

by Daniela Jofré | Apr 30, 2021 | Featured, News

These organisms are capable of moving from one pole to another, overcoming climatic barriers and generating blooming episodes. Thanks to the research, published in the scientific journal Cryptogamie Algologie, three new species were identified for the area. Daniela...
Study reveals how COVID-19 affected a community of the southernmost indigenous people of the American continent

Study reveals how COVID-19 affected a community of the southernmost indigenous people of the American continent

by Daniela Jofré | Apr 23, 2021 | Featured, News

The work shows how the Yagan people, currently located in Isla Navarino, face the current pandemic based on past experiences. The research was recently published in Maritime Studies, one of the most recognized journals in the field of social sciences dedicated to...
“Ecology of fear”: Scientists analyze the indirect effects of a predator on its prey

“Ecology of fear”: Scientists analyze the indirect effects of a predator on its prey

by Daniela Jofré | Apr 15, 2021 | Featured, News

Research determines how the simple presence of one species can modify the structure of an entire marine community. The work was published in the Journal of Animal Ecology. In terrestrial and marine ecosystems, most of the research has focused on elucidating the impact...
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