Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Manuela Erazo is a social anthropologist and holds a Master’s degree in Environment from the University of Melbourne. Throughout her professional career she has developed extensive experience in marine and coastal governance and planning, with a strong focus on the intersection between public policy, coastal communities, and the sustainability of marine ecosystems. For more than a decade she has worked facilitating participatory and multi-stakeholder processes aimed at advancing ocean conservation and the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources. Her work has contributed to the development of planning and management tools that integrate social, environmental, and productive dimensions in coastal territories. She currently serves as National Coordinator of the GEF Marine Coastal Governance Project in Chile, an initiative implemented by FAO in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture, and SERNAPESCA. In this role, she leads efforts to strengthen coastal governance, advance marine spatial planning, and promote development approaches aligned with a sustainable blue economy.
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Veterinarian with extensive experience in fish health and nutrition, primarily within the Chilean salmon industry. He currently serves as Technical Manager at Salmones Antártica S.A., overseeing key areas such as fish health, quality control, environmental management, and quality assurance.
Public Accountant from Universidad Andrés Bello and holds a Master’s degree in Science and Innovation Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. He currently serves as Regional Deputy Director of CORFO Los Lagos, where he supports initiatives related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development. He has more than two decades of experience in public administration and productive development, having held positions in SENCE, the Regional Government of Los Lagos, Chilean Customs, and Fundación Chinquihue.
Dr. Alex Romero is a Biochemist and PhD in Science with a specialization in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Universidad Austral de Chile. He currently leads the Laboratory of Immunology and Stress in Aquatic Organisms at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and is an Associate Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR²). His research focuses on fish defense mechanisms against stress and pathogen infections, as well as the development of natural additives to improve fish health and resilience.
Aquaculture business development and innovation specialist, with solid experience in environmental management, fish health, and collaborative projects.
