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Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Forecast System for Sustainable Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries in Chile

Bioresources

Republic of Chile

Finished

Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Forecast System for Sustainable Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries in Chile

Develop red tide forecast system to reduce damage in Chile

Principal Investigator

- Prof.
  MARUYAMA Fumito
  Office of Academic Research and Industry-Academia-Government and Community Collaboration, Hiroshima University
- Associate Prof.
  Milko Jorquera
  Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO)

ODA Recipient Country

Republic of Chile

Research Institutions in Japan

Hiroshima University / Kyoto University / Okayama University / Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA)

Research Institutions in Counterpart Country

Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) / Universidad de Antofagasta (UA) / Universidad de Los Lagos (ULAGOS) / Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (IFOP) / etc.

Adoption fiscal year

FY 2017

Research Period

5 Years

Overview of the Research Project

Characterize the relationship between algal bloom dynamics and its microorganism composition
In recent years, large scale red tides in Chilean coastal waters cause serious damages to fisheries, the second largest industry of the country. This project aims to identify microorganisms that propagate prior to red tide formation and termination, which are expected to serve as bloom dynamic indicators. We will design a portable monitoring device that utilizes the microbiological indicators and collect monitoring data to develop a forecast model. The system will be developed by collaboration between industry, government, and academia, and utilized to prevent damage from red tides.

Damage mitigation using bloom forecast system developed by Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration
This project aims to elucidate the mechanism of occurrence and termination of red tides, and to develop red tide dynamics forecast system. The system will provide the forecast to fishery operators, and the information will be utilized to mitigate damage by red tides. We will also devise red tide countermeasure proposal based on scientific evidence through industry, government, and academia collaboration, and submit it to Chilean government.