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Daniel Abraham Varela Zapata

Investigador

Universidad de Los Lagos

Puerto Montt, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Ecophysiology; Harmful algae. Different approaches (molecular, biochemical, and physiological) to understand the marine photosynthetic organisms respond to environmental drivers, where harmful algae are main focus of study.

Educación

  •  Ecología y Biología Evolutiva, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2003

Experiencia Académica

  •   Investigador Full Time

    Universidad de Los Lagos

    Puerto Montt, Chile

    2003 - At present

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Investigador Full Time

    Universidad de Los Lagos

    Puerto Montt, Chile

    2003 - At present


 

Article (18)

Impacts of harmful algal blooms on the aquaculture industry: Chile as a case study

Varela, DANIEL; Molinet, Carlos; Seguel, Miriam; Aguilera-Belmonte, Alejandra; Uribe, Eduardo; Segura, Cristian

Article
Perspectives in Phycology  (2019)

Population Genetic Structure at the Northern Edge of the Distribution of Alexandrium catenella in the Patagonian Fjords and Its Expansion Along the Open Pacific Ocean Coast

Paredes, Javier; Varela, DANIEL; Martinez, Camila; Zúñiga, Andrea; Correa, Karen; Villarroel, Adrián; Olivares, Bianca

Article
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE  (2019)

Photosynthesis and nitrogen uptake of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera (Ochrophyta) grown close to salmon farms

Varela DA; Hernriquez, LA; Figueroa, FL

Article ISI SCOPUS
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH  (2018)

Role of resting cysts in Chilean Alexandrium catenella dinoflagellate blooms revisited

Mardones, JI; Bolch C.; Guzmán, L; Paredes, J; Varela, D; Hallegraeff G.M.

Article ISI SCOPUS
HARMFUL ALGAE  (2016)

Ecophysiological plasticity of annual populations of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) in a seasonally variable coastal environment in the Northern Patagonian Inner Seas of Southern Chile

Varela DA; Rodriguez-Maulen, J; Lopez, A; Gonzalez-Carvajal, L; Schilling M.; Henriquez-Tejo, EA; Hernandez-Gonzalez, MC

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY  (2014)

Seasonal variability of Dinophysis spp. and Protoceratium reticulatum associated to lipophilic shellfish toxins in a strongly stratified Chilean fjord

Alves-de-Souza, C; Varela, D; Contreras, C.; de La Iglesia, P; Fernandez, P; Hipp, B; Hernández, C; Riobó, P.; Reguera, B; Franco JM; et al.

Article ISI
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART II-TOPICAL STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY  (2014)

Efecto de diferentes proporciones de nitrógeno/fósforo en el crecimiento y toxicidad de Alexandrium Catenella (Dinoflagellata)

Cristi Garrido; M Frang; Daniel Varela

Article SCIELO
Anales del Instituto de la Patagonia  (2012)

Effects of the toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella on histopathogical and escape responses of the Northern scallop Argopecten purpuratus

Hégaret H.; Brokordt K.B.; Gaymer, CF; García, C; Varela, D

Article ISI SCOPUS
Harmful Algae  (2012)

Growth and toxin profile of Ostreopsis cf. ovata (Dinophyta) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Menezes, M; Varela, D; Paredes, J; Morris, S

Article ISI SCOPUS
Harmful Algae  (2012)

Infection dynamics of Amoebophryidae parasitoids on harmful dinoflagellates in a southern Chilean fjord dominated by diatoms

Alves-de-Souza, C; Varela, D; Guillou, L

Article ISI SCOPUS
Aquatic Microbial Ecology  (2012)

Intraregional variation among Alexandrium catenella (Dinophyceae) strains from southern Chile: Morphological, toxicological and genetic diversity

Varela, D; Paredes, J; Alves-de-Souza, C; Seguel, M; Sfeir, A; Frangopulos, M

Article ISI SCOPUS
Harmful Algae  (2012)

IDENTIFICATION OF THE TOXIC ALGA ALEXANDRIUM TAMIYAVANICHI (DINOPHYCEAE) FROM NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL: A COMBINED MORPHOLOGICAL AND rDNA SEQUENCE (PARTIAL LSU AND ITS) APPROACH

Menezes, M; Varela, D; Proenca, LAD; Tamanaha, MD; Paredes, J

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Phycology  (2010)

Light acclimation strategies of three commercially important red algal species

Marquardt, R.; Schubert H.; Varela DA; Huovinen, P; Henriquez L.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Aquaculture  (2010)

Traditional vs. Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture of Gracilaria chilensis C. J. Bird, J. McLachlan & E. C. Oliveira: Productivity and physiological performance

Abreu, MH; Varela DA; Henriquez L.; Villarroel, A; Yarish, C; Sousa-Pinto, I

Article ISI SCOPUS
AQUACULTURE  (2009)

Distribution, abundance and diversity of modern dinoflagellate cyst assemblages from southern Chile (43-54 degrees S)

Alves-de-Souza, C; Varela, D; Navarrete, F; Fernandez, P; Leal, P

Article ISI SCOPUS
BOTANICA MARINA  (2008)

Opportunities and challenges for the development of an integrated seaweed-based aquaculture activity in Chile: determining the physiological capabilities of Macrocystis and Gracilaria as biofilters

Buschmann, A; Varela, D; Hernandez-Gonzalez, M; Huovinen, P

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY  (2008)

Spatial and temporal variation of photosynthesis in intertidal Mazzaella laminarioides (Bory)Fredericq (Rhodophyta, Gigartinales)

Varela DA; Santelices, B.; Correa, JA; Arroyo, MK

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY  (2006)

Experimental indoor cultivation of the carrageenophytic red alga Gigartina skottsbergii

Varela, D; Cifuentes, M; Hernandez-Gonzalez, MD; Henriquez L.; Westermeier R.; Correa, JA

Article ISI
AQUACULTURE  (2004)

Abstract (2)

ECOPHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF ANNUAL POPULATIONS OF MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA UNDER WINTER LIGHT CONDITIONS

Varela DA; Hernandez-Gonzalez, MC; Rodriguez-Maulen, J; Lopez, A; Gonzalez-Carvajal, L

Abstract ISI
PHYCOLOGIA  (2013)

ECOLOGY OF ANNUAL POPULATIONS OF GIANT KELP IN SOUTHERN CHILE

Hernandez-Gonzalez, MC; Varela DA; Rodriguez-Maulen, JF; Lopez, AP; Maldonado, MA; Graham, MH

Abstract ISI
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY  (2012)

Proyecto (6)

Fortaleciendo las capacidades científicas y académicas del Centro i-mar: Evaluando el efecto de la variabilidad climática sobre las floraciones algales nocivas (FANs) en la región sur austral de Chile

Daniel Varela; Patricio Díaz

Proyecto
 (2017)

Resting cyst stage relevance in Alexandrium catenella population dynamic and its bloom events developed in the Chilean southern coast.

Daniel Varela

Proyecto
 (2013)

Desarrollo de un sistema para la detección y cuantificación molecular de organismos productores de toxinas paralizantes

Monica Vazquez; Daniel Varela

Proyecto
 (2012)

Variabilidad de la actividad fotosintética en macroalgas las pardas Macrocystis pyrifera y Durvillaea antarctica: evaluación de la variabilidad intra e inter individuales

Daniel Varela; Alejandro Buschmann

Proyecto
 (2010)

Expansion of Alexandrium catenella in southern region of Chile: invasion or late recognition of its real distribution?

Máximo Frangopulus; Daniel Varela

Proyecto
 (2008)

Nuevas perspectivas en el estudio de la relación entre la microalga tóxica Alexandrium catenella y sus herbívoros: promoción de una nueva área de investigación y contribución a la docencia de postgrado

Daniel Varela; Hans Dam

Proyecto
 (0)

Review (3)

The Status of Kelp Exploitation and Marine Agronomy, with Emphasis on Macrocystis pyrifera, in Chile

Prescott, S; Potin, P; Faugeron, S; Vásquez, JA; Camus, C; Infante, J; Hernandez-Gonzalez, MC; Gutiérrez, A; Varela DA

Review ISI SCOPUS
SEA PLANTS  (2014)

Salmon aquaculture and coastal ecosystem health in Chile: Analysis of regulations, environmental impacts and bioremediation systems

Cabello, F; Young, K; Carvajal, J; Varela DA; Henriquez L.

Review ISI SCOPUS
Ocean and Coastal Management  (2009)

Seaweed future cultivation in Chile: perspectives and challenges

Hernandez-Gonzalez, MD; Varela, D

Review ISI
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION  (2008)

1
Jose Iriarte

Academico

Universidad Austral de Chile

Puerto Montt, Chile

1
Humberto González

Professor

Institute of Marine and Limnological Sciences

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

Valdivia, Chile

1
Carlos Gaymer

Profesor Titular

Biología Marina

UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE

Coquimbo, Chile

1
Sylvain Faugeron

Profesor Asociado

ecologia

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Nestor Lagos

Full Professor

Fisiología y Biofísica

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE - FACULTAD DE MEDICINA

SANTIAGO, Chile

29
Daniel Varela

Investigador

Universidad de Los Lagos

Puerto Montt, Chile

1
Katherina Brokordt

Académico/Profesor Asociado

Acuicultura

Universidad Católica del Norte

Coquimbo, Chile

1
Karin Lohrmann

Académico

Biología Marina

UNIVERSIDADCATÓLICA DEL NORTE

Coquimbo, Chile

1
Miriam Seguel

Jefe Control y Desarrollo Programa Vigilancia Alexandrium catenella

Universidad San Sebastián

Puerto Montt, Chile

1
Mary Kalin

Profesor Titular

Facultad de Ciencias

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Maximo Frangopulos

Investigador Asociado

Vicerrectoría de investigación y Postgrado

Universidad de Magallanes

Punta Arenas, Chile

1
Bernabe Santelices

Prof. titular

Ecologia

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

9
Alejandro Buschmann

FULL PROFESSOR

UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS LAGOS

PUERTO MONTT, Chile

2
Juan Correa

Full Profesor

Ecology

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Santiago, Chile

4
Luis Henríquez

Investigador Senior

Repoblación y Cultivo

Instituto de Fomento Pesquero

Puerto Montt, Chile

3
Pamela Fernandez

Postdoc researcher

Centro i-mar, Universidad de Los Lagos

Puerto Montt, Chile

2
Pablo Leal

Investigador

Repoblacion y Cultivo

Instituto de Fomento Pesquero

Puerto Montt, Chile

1
Carolina Camus

Investigador

Centro i-mar

Universidad de Los Lagos

Puerto Montt, Chile

1
maria navarrete

Investigadora

Universidad Santo Tomas

Puerto Montt, Chile

1
Alfonso Gutiérrez

Académico

Recursos Naturales y Medio Ambiente

Universidad de Los Lagos

Puerto Montt, Chile

4
Javier Paredes

Investigador Semi-senior

Centro de Estudio de Algas Nocivas

Instituto de Fomento Pesquero

Puerto Montt, Chile

4
Catharina Alves de Souza

Profesor Asociado

Oceanografia

Universidad de Concepción

Concepcion, Chile

1
Jorge Mardones

INVESTIGADOR SENIOR

MEDIO AMBIENTE

INSTITUTO DE FOMENTO PESQUERO

PUERTO MONTT, Chile

1
Leonardo Guzmán

1
Felix Lopez

Catedrático de Universidad

Departamento de Ecología y Geología

Universidad de Málaga

Málaga, España