Exploring the Ofqui Isthmus


SUMMARY
From March 18 to April 9, 2014, the “Istmo de Ofqui Expedition 2014” explored the Laguna San Rafael National Park, in the Aysén Region. The sector of incredible scenic, cultural and patrimonial beauty is emblematic of these southern lands. To study it, a group of 15 professionals and researchers linked to various disciplines (botany, geology, biology, anthropology, tourism, among others) teamed up with the intention of gathering important information on a fragile and unknown ecosystem that is already subject to tourism, fishing and industrial activities.
FROM
2014
WEBSITE
http://www.ciep.cl
http://patagoniatips.cl/site/los-tesoros-del-istmo-de-ofqui-para-el-turismo-cientifico-en-aysen/
ADDRESS
Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chile.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RESPONSIBLE ENTITY
Center for Research in Patagonian Ecosystems CIEP
CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS
fabienbourlon@ciep.cl
NAMES IN CHARGE OF THE PROJECT AND POSITION
- Fabien Bourlon, Researcher and Project Director
- Pascal Mao, Scientist, University Grenoble Alpes, France
- Daniel Torres, Destination Patagonia, Local Operator
- Ian Farmer, Guide and Local Operator