19 min
Scientists at Work: Exploring Chilean Patagonia’s Fjords After the Fact
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Stat: 80,000. Chilean Patagonia has more than 80,000 kilometers of coastline, the longest in the world.
Story: In the latest installment of our “Scientists at Work” series, Pew marine fellow Vreni Häussermann talks about Chilean Patagonia’s diverse ecosystem. The region is a near-pristine wilderness like no other—but this mostly unexplored wilderness is at risk. Häussermann hopes her research will help support efforts to secure a sustainable future for Chilean Patagonia and the marine life in its fjords.
Stat: 80,000. Chilean Patagonia has more than 80,000 kilometers of coastline, the longest in the world.
Story: In the latest installment of our “Scientists at Work” series, Pew marine fellow Vreni Häussermann talks about Chilean Patagonia’s diverse ecosystem. The region is a near-pristine wilderness like no other—but this mostly unexplored wilderness is at risk. Häussermann hopes her research will help support efforts to secure a sustainable future for Chilean Patagonia and the marine life in its fjords.
19 min