Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Chile
Study reported by Universidad de Concepción ranks congrio dorado most vulnerable in Patagonia
A study reported by Universidad de Concepción projects changes in the distribution of fish important to Patagonia's artisanal fishery, naming congrio dorado as the most vulnerable species under the most severe climate scenario.
Why it matters: The projections concern fish species important to Patagonia's artisanal fishery, singling out congrio dorado as most vulnerable under the most severe climate scenario.
Universidad de Concepción's news service reported a study projecting changes in the distribution of fish species that are important to artisanal fishing in Patagonia.
According to the university's report, the projections identify congrio dorado as the most vulnerable species under the most severe climate scenario.
The report said merluza de cola shows a more stable response in the projections.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
Under the most severe climate scenario, the projections rank congrio dorado as the most vulnerable of the fish species important to Patagonian artisanal fishing, while merluza de cola is projected to respond more stably.
