FishSource

Last Updated: 2023-11-13

Progress Rating: C

Evaluation Start Date: 2023-07-04

Type: Comprehensive

Status: Active

FIP Lead: Cedepesca (C), CORPEISA (CORPORACION PESQUERA DEL ITSMO) (CPDI)

Stock Profile Link
Yellowfin tuna - Eastern Pacific Ocean
Common dolphinfish - Eastern Pacific Ocean

Comments:

The FIP is younger than a year and has begun implementing stage 3 progress. The FIP becomes C rated.

1. FIP Development	Apr 22	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 23 April 2022 — MSC pre-assessment made available
2. FIP Launch	Jul 23	Confirmation of project participants 4 July 2023 — Project participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	Jul 22	Workplan made public 4 July 2022 — Workplan made public
3. FIP Implementation	Apr 24	FIP activities undertaken 1 April 2024 — Panama has proposed a draft regional coordination plan for the research and management of the dorado to OSPESCA. The proposal highlights the importance of dorado fisheries along the eastern Pacific coast, the need for joint data collection, and the formation of management measures to ensure sustainability. 15 January 2024 — The FIP held meetings with ARAP technical staff and administrators to promote ARAP's work to address mahi as a regional fishing resource.
4. Improvements in Fishing Practices and Fishery Management	—	Verifiable improvement in policy/management and fishing practices
5. Improvements on the Water	—	Verifiable improvement on the water
6. MSC certification (optional)	—	MSC certificate made public