Reducing the Impact of Exotic Aquaculture on Chilean Aquatic Biodiversity
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £193,844
WHERE Chile
Summary
To build, in collaboration with government, industry and other stakeholders, the capacity for assessing, monitoring, and reducing the impact of the accidental or deliberate introduction of exotic fish species on Chilean aquatic biodiversity
IMPACT ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, RESEARCH, RESEARCH TRAINING
Countries
Chile
Project Outputs
1. Abundance, distribution, and impact of exotic and naturalized salmonids assessed
2. A monitoring and impact assessment programme with trained personnel established
3. MAP, CBP, and possible exclusion zones for protecting aquatic biodiversity from exotic invasions
4. Educational events and media coverage for local people, fish farmers, and rest of stakeholders
