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Dr. Carlos Molinet Flores

Principal Investigator

Biography

Dr. Carlos Molinet is a faculty member at the Austral University of Chile and the INCAR Center, where he works as a researcher and lecturer in the field of biological and environmental sciences. His research focuses on marine ecology and coastal management, mainly related to benthic species, with strong emphasis on estuarine ecosystems of the inland sea of southern Chile.

Throughout his career, Dr. Molinet has participated in numerous research projects and has published articles in specialized journals, contributing significantly to knowledge on biodiversity and the sustainable management of aquatic resources. His commitment to training new generations of scientists makes him a leading figure in the academic community. In addition, his work includes advising coastal communities in southern Chile, participating in science communication initiatives, and promoting the importance of management for conservation and responsible use of natural resources.

Degrees and Academic Qualifications

  • 2005. Ph.D. in Sciences (Systematics and Ecology), Austral University of Chile.
  • 1991. Marine Biologist, Austral University of Chile.

Selected Projects

  • 2017–2021. FONDECYT 1170507. Spatial and bathymetric dynamics of Lithodes santolla (Decapoda, Lithodidae) (Molina 1782) in channels of southern Chile: Basis for fishery management. Principal Investigator.
  • 2013–2015. FONDECYT 1130716. Population dynamics of Mytilus chilensis in the Reloncaví Fjord: Scientific basis for mussel aquaculture. Principal Investigator.
  • 2010–2012. FONDECYT 1100931. Coupling of physical and biological processes that sustain deep populations of Loxechinus albus over bathymetric features in the northwestern Patagonian Inland Sea. Co-Investigator.
  • 2008–2010. FONDECYT 1080098. Biological bases for the control and management of the epizootic caused by Caligus rogercresseyi in farmed salmon (Salmo salar): importance of spatio-temporal dynamics, larval dispersion, and reservoir hosts. Co-Investigator.
  • 2023–2024. FIPA 2023-01. Characterization and ecological and genetic assessment of natural mussel banks and their contribution to larval supply for seed collection activities, Stage 1: Reloncaví Fjord and the municipalities of Hualaihué and Castro. Director.
  • 2022–2024. FIPA 2021-36. Study of the ecology, management, and governance of sea anemones of the genus Metridium in Maullín and Carelmapu (Los Lagos Region). Director.
  • 2023–2024. Fixed station network for sea urchin, clam, and luga resources in Regions X and XI (IFOP agreement). Director.
  • 2019–2021. ID19I10309. Long-distance transport of live king crab: value addition to a resource of high socioeconomic importance in Patagonia. Co-Investigator.
  • 2019–2021. Regional Ministry of Environment (Aysén Region). Monitoring of the Pitipalena–Añihue Multiple-Use Marine and Coastal Protected Area (MCPA-MU). Director.
  • 2017–2018. FIPA 2017-55. Evaluation of the application of indirect stock assessment methodologies for benthic fisheries as input for fisheries management. Director.
  • 2016–2017. Regional Ministry of Environment (Aysén Region). Study of benthic marine biodiversity in the Pitipalena–Añihue Multiple-Use Marine and Coastal Protected Area. Director.
  • 2016–2017. FIP 2016-41. Characterization of the fishery and stock assessment of southern octopus in the Los Lagos Region. Director.
  • 2014–2016. FIP 2014-57. Prospection and assessment of natural mussel banks in southern Chile. Director.
  • 2014–2016. FIP 2014-08. Update of biological and growth parameters of sea urchins in Regions X and XI.
  • 2013–2014. Undersecretariat of Fisheries. Assessment of limiting factors in mussel aquaculture development for carrying capacity analysis, Los Lagos Region (Phase 2).
  • 2012–2013. FIP 2012-14. Design of a fixed monitoring station network for the sea urchin fishery in Regions X and XI.
  • 2012–2014. FIC25-AYSEN (30128577). Development of a pilot program for mussel seed capture in areas with low frequency of harmful algal blooms in the Aysén Region: application in Raúl Marín Balmaceda.
  • 2012. Undersecretariat of Fisheries. Assessment of limiting factors in mussel aquaculture development for carrying capacity analysis, Los Lagos Region (Phase 1).
  • 2008–2011. FONDEF MR 07I1007. Development of management tools for planning harvests of benthic resources contaminated with marine biotoxins. Alternate Director.
  • 2007–2011. INNOVA Chile 06FC01IPC-39. Development of a scientific-technological research unit for population dynamics studies of benthic resources in inland waters of southern Chile. Director.
  • 2008–2009. FIP 2007-44. Study of source populations (deep) and larval dispersion and recruitment of sea urchins in Region XI (Phase I). Principal Investigator.
  • 2008–2009. UNDP SDP 030. Survey and benthic diagnosis of the Lafken Mapu Lahual multiple-use marine and coastal protected area, Los Lagos Region. Principal Investigator.
  • 2007. Regional Government of Aysén. Economic and environmental diagnosis of the Aysén coastline from the Taitao Peninsula to the northern boundary of the region. Principal Investigator.
  • 2005–2007. FIP 2005-51. Fisheries-biological diagnosis of benthic resources in the contiguous zone (Regions X and XI). Principal Investigator.
  • 2005–2007. FIP 2005-14. Validation of assessment methodologies for natural banks of hydrobiological resources and seaweed beds. Principal Investigator.