Projects in Chile

Endangered Chinchilla Habitat, Chile

Ecosystem restoration and alternative agro-pastoral resources in north-central Chile

Alfaguara Project: Conservation and Management of Blue and Sei Whales in Northwestern Chiloe Island, Southern Chile

An educational and awareness-raising project working with local communities.

Alfaguara Project, Marine Conservation through Marine Ecotourism, Chile

The Centro de Conservación Cetacea's Alfaguara project seeks to effectively combine long term research, educational and capacity building programs with the objective of developing innovative marine conservation proposals oriented to safeguard the rich biodiversity of the area and guarantee the sustainable development of the communities involved.

Designing Priority Areas for Conservation within a Marine Protected Area in Northern Chile

This project aims designing a network of discrete conservation sites within a recently declared multiple uses coastal marine protected area (muCMPA) in the Atacama Region, northern Chile.

Birds in the Chilean Temperate Forest

Testing distribution models for assessing local bird species in the Chilean temperate forest.

Metapopulation Analysis of South American Sea Lion in Chile: Spatial Distribution, Conservation Management

This project aims to characterize the spatial distribution, genetic connectivity and environmental factors that may affect the distribution and dispersal patterns of the sea lion Otaria flavescens in Chile and carry out a viability metapopulation analysis for the species.

The Omora Bird Observatory – Long Term Ornithological Studies and Conservation in the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve

Omora promotes the conservation of subantarctic avifauna through long-term research, education and ethical birding in Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve.

Blue Whales in Chile: The Giants of Marine Conservation, Chile

This project will campaign for a Marine Protected Area in Chile and also use the emblematic status of the Blue Whale species to generate a change in attitude among stakeholders towards the marine environment.

Ecology and Conservation of Chilean and Peale’s Dolphins in Southern Chile

The conservation of Chilean and Peale’s dolphins through research and environmental education

The Kepenklu Project: Behavioural Ecology and Conservation of Small Cetaceans in the Northern Patagonian Fjords, Chile

Conserving unique dolphin species and their habitats in the fjords of southern Chile through research and public outreach, education and campaign.

The Kepenklu Project: Behavioural Ecology and Conservation of Small Cetaceans in the Northern Patagonian Fjords, Chile

onserving unique dolphin species and their habitats in the fjords of southern Chile through research and public outreach, education and campaign.

Ecological Parameters Related to the Regeneration of Chilean Palm Forests (Jubaea Chilensis (Mol.) Baillon) in the Region of Valparaíso - Chile

To identify and to estimate the decree of incidence which different ecologic factors have in the natural regeneration of the Chilean palm (Jubaea chilensis).

Promoting the Conservation of Kodkod through a Combination of Ecological Epidemiological and Sociological Research in the Fragmented Forests of Central Chile

This project pretends to fill the gaps related to kodkod ecology and infectious agents’ epidemiological responses in a highly fragmented landscape for promoting its conservation.

Assessment of the Human Interactive Effect with Environmental Variables, Spatial Behavior and Habitat Use by Marine Otter (Lontra Felina) in Central Chile

A long term study about the ecology and conservation threats of marine otters and their ecosystem.

Metapopulation Dynamics and Estimation of Population Size of Marine Otter (Lontra Felina) Using Molecular Markers in Chile

This study will provide information about the genetic diversity of the species, dispersal capacity and how human affect dispersal increasing isolation and the probability of extinction of the populations.

Forest Harvest Effects on Bird Communities in Chiloé Archipelagos: Implications in Small, Medium and Large Island Respect to Human Activities

This project aims to reveal the effect on the bird diversity resulting from the habitat lost in the naturally fragmented islands, using outcomes as additional justification to forest management policies.

Killer Whale Interactions with Human Activities in Chilean Patagonia. Integrating Local Knowledge and Community Participation in Order to Support a Marine Conservation Program in the Area

This project aims to Set up the first baseline research program dedicated to Chilean Orcas and their habitat in order to establish a long term conservation program through research and education in Chile.

Breeding Ecology of Arctocephalus Philippii at Loberia Vieja, Alejandro Selkirk Island, Juan Fernandez Archipelago

A project identifying the most important oceanic marine ecosystems, such as the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, highlighting conservation issues not only on marine coastal systems but also on the important oceanic ones, to secure the ecological sustainability of the islands in the future.

Ecology, Behavior and Conservation of the Endangered Arboreal Marsupial Small Dromiciops Gliroides “Monito de Monte”

The aim is to determine the effect habitat variables on the ecological and behavioral patterns of D. gliroides, including the study of social system, mating strategies and home range.

Population Density, Distribution and Conservation Status of Marine Otter (Lontra Felina, Molina 1782) in the Great Island of Chiloé, and Channels and Fiords of the Southern Coast of Chile

This research, which involves an innovative, easy and effective methodical study, will contribute to the knowledge base of marine otters by means of analyzing their population density and distribution in unexplored areas of southern Chile.

Population Density, Distribution And Conservation Status Of Marine Otter (Lontra Felina) In The Archipielago De Las Guaitecas And Corcovado Gulf

This research, which involves an innovative, easy and effective methodical study, will contribute to the knowledge base of marine otters by means of analyzing their population density and distribution in unexplored areas of southern Chile.