Scientists at Work: Exploring Chilean Patagonias Fjords

Published: July 22, 2019, 2:48 p.m.

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 \u201cScientists at Work\u201d series, Pew marine fellow Vreni H\xe4ussermann talks about Chilean Patagonia\u2019s diverse ecosystem. The region is a near-pristine wilderness like no other\u2014but this mostly unexplored wilderness is at risk. H\xe4ussermann hopes her research will help support efforts to secure a sustainable future for Chilean Patagonia and the marine life in its fjords.