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Aldo Pacheco Velasquez

Profesor Asistente

UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA

Antofagasta, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Benthic ecology; Macrobenthic community ecology; Ecology of marine mammals

Educación

  •  Marine Science, Universidad Ricardo Palma. Peru, 1999
  •  Marine Science, UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE. Chile, 2001
  •  Doctor rerum naturalium, Universität Bremen. Alemania, 2009

Experiencia Académica

  •   Profesor asistente Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA

    Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos

    Antofagasta, Chile

    2011 - At present

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Postdoctorado FONDECYT N°3100085 Full Time

    Universidad de Antofagasta/Instituto de Investigaciones Oceanológicas

    Antofagasta, Chile

    2009 - 2011

  •   Investigador asociado - Guía turístico Part Time

    Pacifico Adventures

    Los Organos, Peru

    2009 - 2009

  •   Data management: landings, fishing effort, shellfish population surveys along the main artisanal ports along the Peruvian coast. Full Time

    Insituto del Mar del Perú/Dirección General de Evaluación de Invertebrados Marinos

    Peru

    1997 - 1997

  •   Juvenile and adults laboratory conditioning of the peruvian flounder (Paralichthys adspersus). Full Time

    Instituto del Mar del Peru/Dirección General de Cultivos Marinos

    Chile

    1998 - 1998

Formación de Capital Humano


Thesis supervision
Valenzuela, A., Valdes, C. 2011. Population responses during the early colonization of macrobenthos in subtidal sediments: effecs of the patch size and the degree of isolation of the substratum. Undergraduate thesis, Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Recursos
del Mar.
Santoro, P. 2013. Emerging benthos in the sublittoral soft-bottom of northern Chile: seasonal variability and height above the bottom. Undergraduate thesis, Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Recursos del Mar.
Cortes, C. 2013. Moon cycle effects in the assemablge structure of emerging benthic copepods in the sublittoral soft-bottom of northernChile. Tesis de Ecologo Marino, Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Recursos del Mar.
Llapapasca, M. 2013. Persistence in the spatio-temporal distribution of humpback whlaes (Megaptera novaeangliae Boroski, 1781) in the north coast of Peru. Undergraduate thesis, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología.
Guidino, C. 2014. The influence of the sea surface temperatura on the spatial-temporal distribution of humpback whlaes (Megaptera novaeangliae Boroski, 1781) in the north coast of Peru. Tesis de Biólogo Marino, Universidad Científica del Sur, Facultad de Biologia Marina y Econegocios.
Valdivia, C. 2015. Revealing movement patterns within the breeding area of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) at the Southeast Pacific (Stock G). Marine Ecology degree, Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos.
Andrade, D. 2015. Evaluating the relationship between macrobenthic taxonomic and functional diversity on clumps of the ascidian Pyura praeputialis and beds of the mussel Perumytilus purpuratus. Marine Ecology degree, Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias
del Mar y Recursos Biológicos.
Roque, A. (to be defended in 2017). Spatial variation of biological traits in the macrobethic community of Melchorita (Cañete, Lima).
Degree in Biology mention in Hydrobiology and Fisheries. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Lima, Perú), Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas.
Uribe, R. 2015. Early succesion at kelp forest and barren grounds. Doctoral Thesis, Universidad de Antofagasta, Doctorado en Ciencias Aplicadas mención Sistemas Marinos Costeros.
Tejada, C. 2016. Latitudinal gradient on rocky shores mollusks diversity in the Southeast Pacific (3-14°S): searching for causal processes. Master Thesis, Universidad Cayetano Heredia (Lima, Perú), Escuela de Post-Grado Victor Alzamora, Magister en Ciencias del Mar.
Ibañez, B. 2016. Biogeographic zonation of rocky intertidal communities off northern and central Peru (3.5-13.5°S). Master Thesis,
Universidad Cayetano Heredia (Lima, Perú), Escuela de Post-Grado Victor Alzamora, Magister en Ciencias del Mar.
Llapapasca M. 2017. Modeling the habitat distribution of common, dusky and bottlenose dolphins in the Humboldt Current System off Peru: the influence of cold vs. warm conditions and potential prey availability. Master Thesis, Universidad de Antofagasta, Magister en
Ecología de Sistemas Acuáticos.
Lody, M. (to be defended in 2017). Larval settlement on different substratum at upwelling and upwelling shadows zones. Master Thesis, Universidad de Antofagasta, Magister en Ecología de Sistemas Acuáticos.
Fajardo M. (to be defended in 2017). Habitat compression derived by hypoxia and its effects on macrobenthic communities in the Humboldt upwelling ecosystem Member of thesis evaluation committee
Castillo, R. 2004. Composition, abundance and distribution of pelagic ostracods in Peru between 1998 and 2001. Undergraduate thesis, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología (Lima, Peru).
Valqui, J. 2004. Behavior of the sea otter Lontra felina (Molina 1782) in an antropogenic environment, Pucusana bay - Lima, Peru. Undergraduate thesis, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología. (Lima, Peru).
Castro, N. 2005. Temporal variation in the reproductive success of the Humboldt Penguin Spheniscus humboldti (Meyen 1834) in Punta San Juan, Marcona, Peru (2000-2003). Undergraduate thesis, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Facultad de Ciencias,
Departamento de Biología. (Lima, Peru).
Avalos, J.S. 2012. Observations on the reproduction of Oceanodroma hornbyi (Procellariiforme: Hydrobatidae) in the Antofagasta Region, Chile. Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos, Marine Ecology degree (Antofagasta, Chile).
Díaz, S.H. 2012. Integrated estimations of the fitoplancton biomass in the water column using MODIS satellite image in San Jorge Bay, Antofagasta, Chile. Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos, Marine Ecology degree (Antofagasta, Chile).
Gomez, G.E. 2012. Relationships between the prescence of the ringed storm petrel Oceanodroma hornbyi (Procellariiforme: Hydrobatidae), artificial illumination and moon phase in northern Chile, Antofagasta Region. Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos, Marine Ecology degree (Antofagasta, Chile).
Morales P.A. 2012. Variability of the bacterial communities associated to translucent exopolimeric particles and free living in San Jorge Bay. Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos, Marine Ecology degree (Antofagasta, Chile).
Barcina M.H. 2013. Protozooan Tricodina sp. infestation in the chalapo clinid (Labrisomus philippii) at two sites along the coast of Antofagasta, Chile. Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos, Marine Ecology degree, (Antofagasta, Chile).
Paredes L.D. 2013. Settlement, growth and survival of polyos of Chrysaora plocamia (Scyphomedusa) under different thermal regimens.
Marine Ecology degree, Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos.
Ochandia-Gallardo, M. 2014. Population status of the Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldtii), at isla Pan de Azucar, a highly impacted site by mining. Marine Ecology degree, Universidad de Antofagasta, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos.
Caceres, I. 2015. Functioning and ecosytem development of the coral reefs at Monumento Natural Archipielago Cayos Cochinos and Media Luna, Honduras. Master thesis, Universidad de Antofagasta, Master in Ecology of Aquatic Systems.



 

Article (26)

Movements and Timing of Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) Within the Breeding Region of the Eastern South Pacific
Solving an old puzzle by dismissing new pieces? Moving beyond scientific traditions to understand the life cycle of scyphozoan jellyfish: reply to Morandini et al. (2016)
Whale-watching trips in Peru lead to increases in tourist knowledge, pro-conservation intentions and tourist concern for the impacts of whale-watching on humpback whales
First record of hybridization between green Chelonia mydas and hawksbill Eretmochelys imbricata sea turtles in the Southeast Pacific
Early succession of micro-periphyton communities in kelp bed and barren ground ecological systems
Ecology and conservation of sea turtles in Chile
Presence of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in Mejillones Bay, a major seaport area in northern Chile
Seasonal variability of emerging invertebrate assemblages in a sheltered soft-bottom sublittoral habitat
Successional patterns of hard-bottom macrobenthic communities at kelp bed (Lessonia trabeculata) and barren ground sublittoral systems
The elusive life cycle of scyphozoan jellyfish - metagenesis revisited
Diet composition of the large scyphozoan jellyfish Chrysaora plocamia in a highly productive upwelling centre off northern Chile
Fast Growing, Healthy and Resident Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) at Two Neritic Sites in the Central and Northern Coast of Peru: Implications for Conservation
First record of Spurilla neapolitana (Mollusca: Nudibranchia: Aeolidiidae) on the central coast of Peru (Humboldt Current Upwelling Ecosystem)
Moon phase effects and timing of emerging macrobenthic assemblages in a sheltered soft-bottom sublittoral habitat
Patterns of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Humpback Whales at the Southern Limit of the Southeast Pacific Breeding Area
Aerial behavior of humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae at the southern limit of the southeast Pacific breeding area
Dispersal of post-larval macrobenthos in subtidal sedimentary habitats: Roles of vertical diel migration, water column, bedload transport and biological traits' expression
Effects of sympatric predatory crabs Romaleon polyodon and Cancer plebejus (Decapoda, Brachyura, Cancridae) on sublittoral macrobenthic communities
First records of emerging benthic invertebrates at a sublittoral soft-bottom habitat in northern Chile
Patterns of a novel association between the scyphomedusa Chrysaora plocamia and the parasitic anemone Peachia chilensis
The larval and benthic stages of the scyphozoan medusa Chrysaora plocamia under El Nino-La Nina thermal regimes
Effects of patch size and position above the substratum during early succession of subtidal soft-bottom communities
El Nino-Southern Oscillation cyclical modulation of macrobenthic community structure in the Humboldt Current ecosystem
Testing stress responses of the bivalve Protothaca thaca to El Nino-La Nina thermal conditions
The role of hyperiid parasites as a trophic link between jellyfish and fishes
A review of the diversity and distribution of marine Opistobranchia of the Peruvian coast, with the addition of three new records.

Proyecto (7)

Early development of sandy-bottom macrobenthic communities off northern Chile: effects of patch size, predators and colonization mechanisms.
Effects of seasonal and monthly hipoxic oscillations on seabed biota: evaluating relationships between taxonomical and functional diversity and changes on trophic structure of macrobenthic assemblages.
Emerging benthic assemblages in sublittoral soft-bottom habitats of northern of Chile: taxonomical composition, patterns of emergence and implications for the benthic-pelagic coupling.
From whales to humans: an integrated evaluation of the conservation role of the whale watching industry in the northern coast of Peru.
Historical baseline of diversity and abundance of Peruvian marine mega-vertebrates to disentangle climate from fisheries effects.
Revealing displacement patterns of the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) within the breeding zone of the Southeast Pacific (Stock G).
Testing ecological orthodoxy: characterizing the relative importance of pelagic and benthic-derived materials to coastal benthic food webs.
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Aldo Pacheco

Profesor Asistente

UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA

Antofagasta, Chile

3
Martin Thiel

Profesor Titular

Biologia Marina

Universidad Católica del Norte

Coquimbo, Chile

3
Marcelo Oliva

Profesor Titular

Instituto Cs. Naturales Alexander von Humboldt

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

2
Marco Ortiz

Academico

Instituto de Ciencias Naturales AvH

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Erasmo Macaya

Profesor Asociado

Departamento de Oceanografía

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN

Concepción, Chile

1
Ruben Araya

Profesor asociado jornada completa

Instituto de Ciencias Naturales

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Christopher Harrod

Titular Professor

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Ana Garcia

Docente planta

Ciencias Básicas

Universidad Santo Tomás

Antofagasta, Chile