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Chile South Austral Patagonian toothfish - Chilean longline (FIP)

Last Updated: 2024-10-16

Progress Rating: D

Evaluation Start Date: 2023-05-22

Type: Comprehensive

Status: Active

FIP Lead: Centro de Estudios Pesqueros (CEPES)

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Patagonian toothfish - South American

Comments:

The FIP is now just over a year old without stage 4 or 5 results reported but with stage 3 results reported within the past 6 months. The FIP becomes D rated.

1. FIP Development	May 23	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 22 May 2023 — MSC pre-assessment made available
2. FIP Launch	May 23	Confirmation of project participants 1 May 2023 — Participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	May 23	Workplan made public 22 May 2023 — Workplan made public
3. FIP Implementation	Mar 24	FIP activities undertaken 21 March 2024 — The third regular session of the Cod Fishery Management Committee UPL was held virtually; the group discussed administrative matters, the incorporation of climate change into management plans, and the first draft of the Management Plan. The committee agreed to adopt precautionary control rules and implement a management strategy evaluation platform, while private sector members requested action proposals and feedback on the draft plan for the next session. 14 November 2023 — Meeting minutes N°04/2023 has been made available; the established TAC range for 2024 is estimated between 1,397- 1,746 tonnes.
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