• Benthic dinoflagellates and marine toxins: A new threat for human health and socioeconomic activities in rapa nui. FONDECYT REGULAR 1240184. 2024. 2024-2028. Co-Investigador.
• Environmental control of dinophysis bloom development and their contribution to lipophilic toxin events in the chilean Patagonia. FONDECYT REGULAR 123122. 2023. 2023 – 2027. Investigador Responsable.
• Floraciones algales nocivas de alta biomada en Seno Reloncaví: explorando las causas y sus potenciales impactos.        RTI10-22 Ulagos. 2023. 2023. Investigador Responsable.
• Diversidad y abundancia de quistes de dinoflagelados en la Patagonia Noroccidental: Evaluando los efectos de factores físico-químicos e interacciones biológicas      CIMAR 24 Fiordos. CONA 24F 18-07. 2018. 2018-2020. Investigador Responsable.
• Physical-biological interactions in populations of lipophilic toxic-producers from Southern Chile. FONDECYT INICIACION 11170682. 2017. 2017-2020. Investigador Responsable.
• Spatial and bathymetric dynamics of Lithodes santolla (Decapoda, Lithodidae) (Molina 1782) in channels of southern Chile: basis for fishery management. FONDECYT REGULAR N° 1170507. 2017. 2017-2021. Co-Investigador

Guía tesis de magíster:

• Marcia Gangas. 2021. Dinámica de las floraciones de dinoflagelados nocivos recurrentes en los últimos años en el Mar Interior de Chiloé. Magíster en Medio Ambiente y Bioseguridad en la Acuicultura. Universidad Austral de Chile.
• Patricio Rivera. 2020 . Evaluación de la floración e impactos de Pseudochatonella verruculosa en centros de cultivo localizados en el mar interior de Chiloé durante verano de 2016 y sus implicancias futuras. Magíster en Medio Ambiente y Bioseguridad en la Acuicultura. Universidad Austral de Chile.

Guía tesis de doctorado:

• Angela Baldrich. 2022. Principales ejes de nicho ecológico de poblaciones de Dinophysis spp., en la región sur-austral    . Doctorado en Ciencias, mención en Conservación y Manejo de Recursos Naturales. Universidad de Los Lagos.
• Camilo Rodríguez.  2021. Patrones de distribución y abundancia de quistes de Alexandrium catenella en la Patagonia Noroccidental: Evaluando el efecto de factores físico-químicos e interacciones biológica. Doctorado en Ciencias, mención en Conservación y Manejo de Recursos Naturales. Universidad de Los Lagos.

Publicaciones Indexadas en WoS:

• Díaz, P.A.; Baldrich, A.M.; Rodríguez, F.; Díaz, M.; Álvarez, G.; Pérez-Santos, I.; Schwerter, C.; Rodríguez-Villegas, C.; Carbonell, P.; Cantarero, B.; López, L.; Reguera, B. Díaz, P.A. 2024. Mesodinium-Dinophysis encounters: temporal and spatial constraints on Dinophysis blooms. Journal of Plankton Reserach. Publicado. 1464-3774.
• Fernández, P.A.; Amsler, C.D.; Hurd, C.; Díaz, P.A.; Gaitán-Espitia, J.D.; Macaya; E.C.; Schmider-Martínez, A.; Garrido, I.; Murúa, P.; Buschmann, A.H.; Fernández, P.A.,   2024. Diverse inorganic carbon uptake strategies in Antarctic seaweeds: Revealing species-specific responses and implications for Ocean Acidification. Science of the Total Environment. Publicado. 0048-9697.
• Rodríguez-Villegas, C.; Pérez-Santos, I.; Díaz, P.A.; Baldrich, Á.M.; Lee, M.R.; Saldías, G.S.; Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G.; Urrutia, C.; Navarro, C.R.; Varela, D.A.;  Ross, L.; Figueroa, R. Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Figueroa, R. 2024. Deep Turbulence as a Novel Main Driver for Multi-Specific Toxic Algal Blooms: The Case of an Anoxic and Heavy Metal-Polluted Submarine Canyon That Harbors Toxic Dinoflagellate. Resting Cysts        Microorganisms. Publicado. 2076-2607.
• Díaz, P.A.; Pérez-Santos, I.; Baldrich, Á.M.; Álvarez, G.; Schwerter, C.; Araya, M.; Aravena, Á.; Cantarero, B.; Carbonell, P.; Díaz, M.; Godoy, H.; Reguera B. Díaz, PA. 2024. Small-Scale Biophysical Interactions and Dinophysis Blooms: Case Study in a Strongly Stratified Chilean Fjord. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. Publicado. 2077-1312.
• Díaz, PA; Rosales, SA; Molinet, C; Niklitschek, EJ; Marín, A; Varela, D; Seguel, M; Díaz, M; Figueroa, RI; Basti, L; Hernández, C; Carbonell, P; Cantarero, B; Alvarez, G Díaz, PA. 2024. Are Alexandrium catenella Blooms Spreading Offshore in Southern Chile? An In-Depth Analysis of the First PSP Outbreak in the Oceanic Coast    FISHES. Publicado. 2410-3888.
• Nieves, MG; Alvarez, G; López-Carvallo, JA; Millanao, P; Araya, M; Díaz, R; Díaz, PA Alvarez, G. 2024. Effects of the Toxic Dinoflagellate Protoceratium reticulatum on Physiological Rates of Juvenile Scallops Argopecten purpuratus. FISHES. Publicado. 2410-3888.
• Díaz, PA; Araya, M; Cantarero, B; Miranda, C; Varela, D; Figueroa, RI; Basti, L; Carbonell, P; Aravena, A; Pérez-Santos, I; Nieves, MG; Alvarez, G Díaz, PA. 2024. Are yessotoxins an emerging problem in Chile? Context and perspectives following the first report of YTX levels exceeding the regulatory limit in the Patagonian fjord system. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. Publicado. 0269-7491.
• Sixto, M; Riobó, P; Rodriguez, F; Díaz, PA; Figueroa, RI Sixto, M. 2024. Climate Change Stressors, Phosphate Limitation, and High Irradiation Interact to Increase Alexandrium minutum Toxicity and Modulate Encystment Rates. MICROORGANISMS. Publicado. 2076-2607.
• Díaz, PA; Alvarez, G; Schwerter, C; Baldrich, AM; Perez-Santos, I; Díaz, M; Araya, M; Nieves, MG; Rosales, SA; Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G; Arratia, C; Figueroa, RI Díaz, PA. 2024. Synchronic distribution of the dinoflagellate Protoceratium reticulatum and yessotoxins in a high stratified fjord system: Tidal or light modulation?. HARMFUL ALGAE. Publicado. 1568-9883.
• Linford, P; Pérez-Santos, I; Montero, P; Díaz, PA; Aracena, C; Pinilla, E; Barrera, F; Castillo, M; Alvera-Azcárate, A; Alvarado, M; Soto, G; Pujol, C; Schwerter, C; Arenas-Uribe, S; Navarro, P; Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G; Altamirano, R; Martín, JS; Soto-Riquelme, C. Linford, P. 2024. Oceanographic processes driving low-oxygen conditions inside Patagonian fjords. BIOGEOSCIENCES. Publicado. 1726-4170.
• Baldrich, AM; Díaz, PA; Rosales, SA; Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Alvarez, G; Pérez-Santos, I; Díaz, M; Schwerter, C; Araya, M; Reguera, B Reguera, B.        2024. An Unprecedented Bloom of Oceanic Dinoflagellates (Karenia spp.) Inside a Fjord within a Highly Dynamic Multifrontal Ecosystem in Chilean Patagonia. TOXINS. Publicado. 2072-6651.
• Rosales, SA; Díaz, PA; Munoz, P; Alvarez, G   Rosales, SA. 2024. Modeling the dynamics of harmful algal bloom events in two bays from the northern Chilean upwelling system. HARMFUL ALGAE            Publicado. 1568-9883.
• Nieves, MG; Díaz, PA; Araya, M; Salgado, P; Rojas, R; Quiroga, E; Pizarro, G; álvarez, G. Álvarez, G. 2024. Effects of the toxic dinoflagellate Protoceratium reticulatum and its yessotoxins on the survival and feed ingestion of Argopecten purpuratus veliger larvae. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN. Publicado. 0025-326X.
• Linford, P; Pérez-Santos, I; Montes, I., Dewitte, B., Buchan, S., Nrváez, D., Saldías, G., Pinilla, E., Garreaud, R., Díaz, PA., Schwerter, C., Montero, P., Rodríguez-Villegas, C., Cáceres-Soto, M., Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G., Altamirano, R. Lindford, P. 2023. Recent Deoxygenation of Patagonian Fjord Subsurface Waters Connected to the Peru–Chile Undercurrent and Equatorial Subsurface Water Variability. GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES. Publicado. 1944-9224.
• Blanc, JM; Subiabre, R; Duemler, J; Oyarzún, LC; Díaz, PA Blanc, JM. 2023. Nocturnal seston: A key to explain the cadmium transfer from seawater to mussels (Mytilus chilensis). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN.   Publicado. 0025-326X.
• Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Figueroa, RI; Baldrich, AM; Pérez-Santos, I; Díaz, M; Tomasetti, SJ; Seguel, M; Alvarez, G; Salgado, P; Díaz, PA. Rodríguez-Villegas, C. 2023. Small and patchy is enough: An example about how toxic HAB events can spread through low resting cyst loads. HARMFUL ALGAE. Publicado. 1568-9883.
• Díaz, PA; Alvarez, G Díaz, PA; Alvarez, G. 2023. Effects of Microalgal Blooms on Aquaculture and Fisheries. FISHES. Publicado.     2410-3888.
• Díaz, PA; Reguera, B Díaz, PA. 2023. North American Dinophysis, late-comers to the harmful algae world. JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY. Publicado. 0022-3646.
• Díaz, PA; Figueroa, RI Díaz, PA. 2023. Toxic Algal Bloom Recurrence in the Era of Global Change: Lessons from the Chilean Patagonian Fjords   . MICROORGANISMS. Publicado. 2076-2607.
• Díaz, PA; Alvarez, G; Figueroa, RI; Garreaud, R; Pérez-Santos, I; Schwerter, C; Díaz, M; López, L; Pinto-Torres, M; Krock, B Díaz, PA. 2023. From lipophilic to hydrophilic toxin producers: Phytoplankton succession driven by an atmospheric river in western Patagonia. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN. Publicado. 0025-326X.
• Uribe, E; Alvarez, G; Cárcamo, C; Díaz, PA; Rengel, J; Blanco, J   Álvarez, G. 2023. First report of epiphytic dinoflagellate Coolia malayensis (Dinophyceae) in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY. Publicado. 0022-3646.
• Velasco-Senovilla, E; Díaz, PA; Nogueira, E; Rodríguez, F; Garrido, JL; Ruiz-Villarreal, M; Reguera, B Velasco-Senovilla, E. 2023. The niche of a stress-tolerant specialist, Dinophysis acuminata, in a coastal upwelling system. HARMFUL ALGAE. Publicado. 1568-9883.
• Baldrich, AM; Díaz, PA; Alvarez, G; Pérez-Santos, I; Schwerter, C; Díaz, M; Araya, M; Nieves, MG; Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Barrera, F; Fernández-Pena, C; Arenas-Uribe, S; Navarro, P; Reguera, B Reguera, B. 2023. Dinophysis acuminata or Dinophysis acuta: What Makes the Difference in Highly Stratified Fjords?. MARINE DRUGS. Publicado. 1660-3397.
• Díaz, PA; Pérez-Santos, I; Basti, L; Garreaud, R; Pinilla, E; Barrera, F; Tello, A; Schwerter, C; Arenas-Uribe, S; Soto-Riquelme, C; Navarro, P; Díaz, M; Alvarez, G; Linford, PM; Altamirano, R; Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G; Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Figueroa, RI Díaz, PA. 2023. The impact of local and climate change drivers on the formation, dynamics, and potential recurrence of a massive fish-killing microalgal bloom in Patagonian fjord. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. Publicado. 0048-9697.
• Seguel, M; Molinet, C; Díaz, M; Alvarez, G; García, C; Marín, A; Millanao, MO; Díaz, PA Díaz, PA. 2023. Paralytic Shellfish Toxins in the Gastropod Concholepas concholepas: Variability, Toxin Profiles and Mechanisms for Toxicity Reduction. MARINE DRUGS. Publicado. 1660-3397.
• Molinet, C; Roa-Ureta, RH; Gebauer, P; Díaz, M; Díaz, PA; Matamala, T; Espinoza, K; Henríquez, J; Uribe, D; de Lázaro, O; Olguín, A; Paschke, K; Valenzuela, J; Jaramillo, Y. Molinet, C. 2023. The impact of size truncation on reproductive success in the southern king crab (Lithodes santolla). FISHERIES RESEARCH. Publicado. 0165-7836.
• Molinet, C; Häussermann, V; Astorga, M; Barahona, N; Espinoza, K; Diaz, M; Díaz, P; Henríquez, J; Matamala, T; Soto, D. Molinet, C. 2023. Population expansion of the invasive sea anemone Metridium senile in the spatial mesoscale of a sea urchin bed in north-western Patagonia. BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS Publicado. 1387-3547
• Bakit, J; Alvarez, G; Díaz, PA; Uribe, E; Sfeir, R; Villasante, S; Bas, TG; Lira, G; Pérez, H; Hurtado, A; González-Avalos, R; Castillo-Venenciano, J Bakit, J. 2022. Disentangling Environmental, Economic, and Technological Factors Driving Scallop (Argopecten purpuratus). Aquaculture in Chile. FISHES. Publicado. 2410-3888.
• Díaz, PA; Molinet, C; Seguel, M; Niklitschek, EJ; Díaz, M; Alvarez, G; Pérez-Santos, I; Varela, D; Guzmán, L; Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Figueroa, R           Díaz, PA. 2022. Modelling the Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Paralytic Shellfish Toxins (PST) at Different Scales: Implications for Research and Management. TOXINS. Publicado. 2072-6651.
• Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Figueroa, RI; Pérez-Santos, I; Molinet, C; Saldías, GS; Rosales, SA; Alvarez, G; Linford, P; Díaz, PA. Díaz, PA. 2022. Continental shelf off northern Chilean Patagonia: A potential risk zone for the onset of Alexandrium catenella toxic bloom?. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN. Publicado. 0025-326X.
• Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Díaz, PA; Salgado, P; Tomasetti, SJ; Díaz, M; Marín, SL; Baldrich, AM; Niklitschek, E; Pino, L; Matamala, T; Espinoza, K; Figueroa, R Rodríguez-Villegas, C. 2022. The role of physico-chemical interactions in the seasonality of toxic dinoflagellate cyst assemblages: The case of the NW Patagonian fjords system. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION      . Publicado. 0269-7491.
• Baldrich, AM; Molinet, C; Reguera, B; Espinoza-Gonz, O; Pizarro, G; Rodriguez-Villegas, C; Opazo, D; Mejias, P; Diaz, PA. Baldrich, AM. 2022. Interannual variability in mesoscale distribution of Dinophysis acuminata and D. acuta in Northwestern Patagonian fjords. HARMFUL ALGAE. Publicado. 1568-9883.
• Diaz, PA; Alvarez, G; Pizarro, G; Blanco, J; Reguera, B Reguera, B. 2022.  Lipophilic Toxins in Chile: History, Producers and Impacts. MARINE DRUGS. Publicado. 1660-3397.
• Sandoval-Sanhueza, A; Aguilera-Belmonte, A; Basti, L; Figueroa, R; Molinet, C; Alvarez, G; Oyanedel, S; Riobó, P; Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G; Díaz, PA        Díaz, PA. 2022. Interactive effects of temperature and salinity on the growth and cytotoxicity of the fish-killing microalgal species Heterosigma akashiwo and Pseudochattonella verruculosa. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN. Publicado. 0025-326X.
• Fuentes, N; Ríos-Henríquez, C; Díaz, PA Fuentes, N. 2022. Hydroclimatic drivers associated with an unusual bloom of Microcystis aeruginosa and increase of CyanoHABs in a deep oligotrophic lake. JOURNAL OF PLANKTON RESEARCH. Publicado. 0142-7873.
• Rodriguez-Villegas, C; Diaz, PA; Riobo, P; Rossignoli, AE; Rodriguez, F; Loures, P; Baldrich, AM; Varela, D; Sandoval-Sanhueza, A; Figueroa, RI Rodriguez-Villegas, C; Diaz, PA; Figueroa, RI. 2021. Latitudinal Variation in the Toxicity and Sexual Compatibility of Alexandrium catenella Strains from Southern Chile. TOXINS. Publicado. 2072-6651.
• Pérez-Santos, I; Díaz, PA; Silva, N; Garreaud, R; Montero, P; Henríquez-Castillo, C; Barrera, F; Linford, P; Amaya, C; Contreras, S; Aracena, C; Pinilla, E; Altamirano, R; Vallejos, L; Pavez, J; Maulen, J      Pérez-Santos, I. 2021. Oceanography time series reveals annual asynchrony input between oceanic and estuarine waters in Patagonian fjords. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. Publicado. 0048-9697.
• Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Lee, MR; Salgado, P; Figueroa, RI; Baldrich, A; Pérez-Santos, I; Tomasetti, SJ; Niklitschek, E; Díaz, M; Alvarez, G; Marín, SL; Seguel, M; Farías, L; Díaz, PA          Díaz, PA. 2021. Drivers of dinoflagellate benthic cyst assemblages in the NW Patagonian Fjords System and its adjacent oceanic shelf, with a focus on harmful species. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. Publicado. 0048-9697.
• Baldrich, AM; Pérez-Santos, I; Alvarez, G; Reguera, B; Fernández-Pena, C; Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Araya, M; Alvarez, F; Barrera, F; Karasiewicz, S; Díaz, PA   Baldrich, AM. 2021. Niche differentiation of Dinophysis acuta and D. acuminata in a stratified fjord. HARMFUL ALGAE. Publicado. 1568-9883.
• Díaz, PA; Peréz-Santos, I; Alvarez, G; Garreaud, R; Pinilla, E; Díaz, M; Sandoval, A; Araya, M; Alvarez, F; Rengel, J; Montero, P; Pizarro, G; López, L; Iriarte, L; Igor, G; Reguera, B   Díaz, PA. 2021. Multiscale physical background to an exceptional harmful algal bloomof Dinophysis acuta in a fjord system. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. Publicado. 0048-9697.
• Díaz, M; Molinet, C; Matamala, T; Diaz, R; Uribe, D; Diaz, PA; Paschke, K; Gebauer, P Molinet, C. 2021. Using a 3D image-based volumetric model to estimate fecundity in Lithodes santolla: A tool for improving Lithodidae crustacean monitoring. FISHERIES RESEARCH. Publicado. 0165-7836.
• Alvarez, G; Rengel, J; Araya, M; Alvarez, F; Pino, R; Uribe, E; Díaz, PA; Rossignoli, AE; López-Rivera, A; Blanco, J Alvarez, G; Blanco, J. 2020. Rapid Domoic Acid Depuration in the Scallop Argopecten purpuratus and Its Transfer from the Digestive Gland to Other Organs. TOXINS. Publicado. 2072-6651.
• Díaz, PA; Fernández-Pena, C; Pérez-Santos, I; Baldrich, A; Díaz, M; Rodríguez, F Díaz, PA. 2020. Dinophysis Ehrenberg (Dinophyceae) in Southern Chile harbours red cryptophyte plastids from Rhodomonas/Storeatula clade. HARMFUL ALGAE. Publicado. 1568-9883.
• Díaz, PA; Alvarez, G; Seguel, M; Marín, A; Krock, B Díaz, PA. 2020. First detection of pectenotoxin-2 in shellfish associated with an intense spring bloom of Dinophysis acuminata on the central Chilean coast. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN. Publicado. 0025-326X
• Rodríguez-Villegas, C; Díaz, PA; Pizarro, G; Salgado, P; Pérez-Santos, I; Díaz, M; Seguel, M; Baldrich, A; Bravo, I; Iriarte, L; Figueroa, RI Rodríguez-Villegas, C. 2020. Alexandrium catenella cyst accumulation by passive and active dispersal agents: Implications for the potential spreading risk in Chilean Patagonian fjords. HARMFUL ALGAE. Publicado. 1568-9883
• Molinet, C; Olguín, A; Gebauer, P; Díaz, PA; Díaz, M; Matamala, T; Mora, P; Paschke, K. Molinet, C. 2020. Upswing and expansion of the southern king crab (Lithodes santolla) fishery in Northwest Patagonia: Drivers, trends and opportunities for management. REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE. Publicado. 2352-4855.
• Rossignoli, AE; Tudó, A; Bravo, I; Díaz, PA; Diogène, J; Riobó, P   Rossignoli, AE. 2020. Toxicity Characterisation of Gambierdiscus Species from the Canary Island. TOXINS. Publicado. 2072-6651.

Otras publicaciones indexadas:

• Díaz PA., Pérez-Santos, I., Schwerter, C., Rosales, S., Álvarez, G., Villanueva, F., Urrutia, P., Basti, L. Díaz, PA. 2023. High-Biomass Harmful Algal Blooms (HB-HAB) in the Chilean Fjords System: Prorocentrum micans. Harmful Algae News. Publicado. 0020-7918.
• Díaz PA., Pérez-Santos, I., Schwerter, Arena-Uribe, S., Nararro, P., Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G., Barrera, F. Díaz, PA. 2022. Multi-specific Harmful Algal Bloom in a Chilean Fjord: A dangerous phyto-plankton cocktail. Harmful Algae News. Publicado. 0020-7918.
• Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G., Díaz PA., Pérez-Santos, I., Pujol, C., Schwerter, C., Altamirano, R., Arena-Uribe, S., Nararro, P., Saldías, G. Mancilla-Gutiérrez, G.,. 2022. High-Biomass Harmful Algal Blooms (HB-HAB) in the Chilean Fjords System: Lepidodinium chlorophorum. Harmful Algae News. Publicado     . 0020-7918.
• Álvarez, G., Rengel, J., Álvarez, F., Ganuza, I., Pino, R., Araya, M., Díaz, PA., Rivera, A., Blanco, J. Álvarez, G. 2020. Mass mortality of marine invertebrates associated with the presence of yessotoxins in northern Chile. Harmful Algae News. Publicado. 0020-7918.