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Argentina flathead - bottom trawl (FIP)

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Last Updated: 2024-09-16

Progress Rating: C

Evaluation Start Date: 2024-01-10

Type: Comprehensive

Status: Active

FIP Lead: Cedepesca (C)

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Brazilian flathead - Bonaerense North
Brazilian flathead - Bonarense South

Comments:

The FIP remains younger than a year with stage 3 progress reported within 12 months. The FIP remains C rated.

1. FIP Development	Jun 23	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 29 June 2023 — MSC pre-assessment made available
2. FIP Launch	Oct 23	Confirmation of project participants 23 October 2023 — Participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	Jan 24	Workplan made public 10 January 2024 — Workplan made public
3. FIP Implementation	Mar 24	FIP activities undertaken 4 March 2024 — The FIP has sent multiple letters to officials requesting information on various points; CeDePesca requested a report from the National Directorate of Fisheries Control and Enforcement on the sanctions imposed on vessels that have operated in the fishery during the last 5 years. 13 November 2023 — CeDePesca requests CTMFM to share a presentation of the analysis of the Argentina flathead fishery 2 November 2023 — The FIP met with stakeholders to discuss collaboration between CeDePesca and the Association of Coastal Fishing Vessels of Mar del Plata, specifically to allow observers on their fleets to collect high-quality data. 2 November 2023 — A meeting was held between CeDePesca and Coomarpes to discuss various topics including onboard observers. 8 November 2022 — A technical report from 2022 has been made available; the data demonstrates that the BAC would allow the population to be maintained at levels above the target reference point in the long term.
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