Actions seek to consolidate CEACIMA-METRI as a regional and national benchmark in marine science, coastal development and sustainable aquaculture.

With an unprecedented call in its facilities, the Experimental Center of Aquaculture and Marine Sciences (CEACIMA-METRI) of the University of Los Lagos, located in the town of Metri, lived a key moment in its institutional history, which was recognized as a milestone by the Vice-Rector of Planning and Development, Jorge Yaitul.

The forum brought together the academic representative on the Higher Council, René Espinoza; Vice-Rector of Research and Postgraduate Studies, Hans Richter; and Vice-Rector of the Campus Puerto Montt de la U. de Los Lagos, Anita Dörner. Also attended were directors and directors of strategic units such as the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Research Center i~mar, the Department of Aquaculture and Agrofood Resources and the Aquaculture Production Unit. In addition, representatives of the Directorates of Linkage with the Environment, Innovation and Technology Transfer, and Institutional Projects participated.

The Dr. Alfonso Gutiérrez, teaching director at CEACIMA-METRI, the presence of the authorities reaffirms the institutional commitment to the strengthening of the center as a pole of scientific and territorial development. “This meeting is part of the process promoted by the Vice-Chancellorship of Planning and Development to position CEACIMA as a strategic project of the University. The objective is to design a comprehensive plan that enhances their capacities in research, training, territorial linkage and long-term economic sustainability.”“It’s true,” Gutiérrez said.

In this line, the academic presented a detailed diagnosis of the current state of CEACIMA, highlighting its installed capacities, lines of work, equipment and projections. Subsequently, the authorities visited the facilities to learn about their scientific and technological potential on the ground.

As a result, it was agreed to form thematic commissions that will address key challenges such as governance, infrastructure, research, innovation, linking to the environment and sustainable management models. These actions seek to consolidate CEACIMA-METRI as a regional and national benchmark in marine science, coastal development and sustainable aquaculture.