IFFO assessment of fishery made public 

Participants confirmed 

Workplan made public 

The FIP has sent several letters of correspondence to government agencies to discuss the development of the fishery management plan. 

The FIP conducted the fifth workshop on management planning focused on improving the effectiveness of fisheries management governance and traceability efforts. 

MCS reports received from the Fisheries Departments of Maharashtra

MCS reports received from the FIsheries Departments of Goa 

FIP requested the MCS reports from the Ministry in Mahastra and Goa 

The FIP received approval from the Goa Director of Fisheries to prepare a management plan for the fishery. 

FIP has published an activity report that details the latest progress made to date

An amendment under the Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act (MMFRA) was adopted which prohibits catching ETP species.

Ongoing data collection; fish sampled for length and biological parameters

MoU with Konkan Krishi Vidhyapeedh Ratnagiri signed

Workshop on Stock Assessment of India Oil Sardine (IOS) Along the Coastal Waters of Goa and Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government has announced an incentive plan to financially compensate fishermen who release/ cut free endangered species and can provide proof of release. Endangered species include but aren't limited to: turtles, dolphins, sharks, sawfish and guitarfish.

The FIP has published its first stock assessment report