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<\/a>The El Ni\u00f1o and La Ni\u00f1a phenomena, forced by the exponential increase of CO2 in the atmosphere and the increase in temperature in the Atmosphere-Earth-Ocean system (Roemmich\u00a0et al.<\/em>, 2015<\/a>), are scientifically documented processes that are altering the natural patterns of variability of ecosystems (Laffoley & Baxter, 2016<\/a>) and increasing uncertainty about the sustainability and availability of fishery resources as well as food security at a global level.<\/p>\nScientific evidence has shown the increase in temperature in the atmosphere and ocean (Falvey & Garreaud, 2009<\/a>), the change in the patterns of rainfall intensity, wind and surface currents, and therefore in coastal transport and upwelling (Bakun et al.<\/em>, 2010<\/a>; Guti\u00e9rrez et al.<\/em>, 2011<\/a>), the increase in the intensity and frequency of El Ni\u00f1o ( Cai et al.<\/em>, 2014<\/a>; Cai et al.<\/em>, 2018<\/a>) as well as an increase in abnormal storm surges(Campos\u00a0 Caba, 2016<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the same time there is evidence of rising sea levels. (Levitus et al.<\/em>, 2012<\/a>), increased freshwater inputs from global ice melting, combined with persistent droughts and the shifting of frontal zones, and the expansion of zones of minimum oxygen concentration (Paulmier & Ruiz-Pino, 2009<\/a>), among others. These changes have manifested themselves gradually but cumulatively, albeit with a greater frequency of extreme events. These phenomena are modifying ecosystems and the habitats of the organisms that comprise them, generating adaptation, replacement, mortality, and population displacement. (Cochrane et al.<\/em>, 2012<\/a>; Y\u00e1\u00f1ez et al.<\/em>, 2017<\/a>; Barange et al.<\/em>, 2018<\/a>).<\/p>\n Changes in anchovy habitat in northern Chile during El Ni\u00f1o in 1997\/98. ENSO events have become more intense and frequent.<\/p>\n From the perspective of fisheries and aquaculture, a threat to the sustainability of extractive activities and the ecosystems suitable for aquaculture, and therefore to global food security, is becoming evident. The risk or vulnerability of these activities to environment is shaking political and administrative structures that relied on the relative stability of the climate and ecosystems. Within this context, FAO reports (Renato A. Qui\u00f1ones et al.<\/em>, 2011<\/a>; Cochrane et al.<\/em>, 2012<\/a>; Barange et al.<\/em>, 2018<\/a>) and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture climate change adaptation plan show the potential effects of this process(PACC, 2015<\/a>), while sectoral projects are incipiently taking charge of information gathering and scientific research into the local effects of climate change.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this context, the IFOP is developing the project “Interoperable Information System, which systematizes and integrates data on fisheries, aquaculture, and environmental phenomena.” <\/strong>(FAO, 2017<\/a>; Subpesca, 2017<\/a>), whose objective is to make available scientific quality data and public information for medium and long-term decision-making. LINK: Researchgate<\/a>\u00a0e\u00a0IFOP<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This effort is part of a series of initiatives associated with the national project “Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity of the Chilean Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector to environmental phenomena”,<\/strong> mandated by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA) (SSPA) and the Ministry of the Environment (MMA) and implemented by a series of public and private institutions through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Link: SUBPESCA<\/a><\/p>\n The main result of the IFOP-led project is a functional technological tool (this website and its app) that provides free public synoptic and climatic information to support decision-making related to national fisheries and the ecosystems where aquaculture is carried out (S.A.P.O. Chile). This information is available to everyone, from fishermen who use it in their daily activities to sectoral authorities who make medium- and long-term decisions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.ifop.cl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Imagen-2-300x196.png\")
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