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India Oil Sardine (Inactive) (FIP)

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Evaluation Start Date: 2013-12-01

Type: Comprehensive

Status: Inactive

FIP Lead: WWF (W)

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Indian oil sardine - Kerala

1. FIP Development	Jun 08	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 1 June 2008 — 2008 MSC pre-assessment
2. FIP Launch	Mar 10	Confirmation of project participants 1 March 2010 — FIP participants are organised.
2. FIP Launch	Dec 13	Workplan made public 1 December 2013 — Action plan with improvement recommendations and timeline 2013-2015
3. FIP Implementation	Oct 12	FIP activities undertaken 1 October 2012 — The recommendations regarding stock reference points, craft and gear restrictions as mentioned in the FIP has been shared with the Secretary of Fisheries and Fisheries Director
4. Improvements in Fishing Practices and Fishery Management	Oct 12	Verifiable improvement in policy/management and fishing practices 1 October 2012 — The recently constituted committee by Government of Kerala to evaluate the fish wealth / impact of trawl ban along Kerala coast has given species specific recommendations on conservation and sustainability. 1 October 2011 — The State Fisheries Department has begun strictly enforcing the licensing system for fishing vessels and no new licenses are being issued
5. Improvements on the Water	—	Verifiable improvement on the water
6. MSC certification (optional)	—	MSC certificate made public