FIPS
FISHERY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Fishery Improvement Projects provide a platform for fishermen, seafood buyers and suppliers to develop a strategy to improve a specific fishery by considering better policies and management over a given time period. Engagement in a FIP allows producers and processors access markets which demand sustainability and environmental credentials. The aim of a FIP is to improve sustainability within a fishery and progress to certification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Fisheries need a high level of organisation and funding to meet the rigor of international fishery sustainability standards. A FIP provides a starting point to organise participants in a fishery to ultimately achieve certification to international fishery based sustainability standards.
PORTUNUS PELAGICUS
Fishery: Gillnet caught blue swimming crab
FAO Area: Palk Bay Area 57
Client: Crab Meat Processors Association (CMPA)
CAB for audit: SCS GlobalUSA
Funding: National Fisheries Institute Crab Council, USA
NEMIPTERUS RANDALLI
Fishery: Trawl caught Japanese threadfin bream
FAO Area: Southwest coast Area 51
Client: Ghadre Exports, Ratnagiri
CAB for audit: Sustainability Incubator, USA
Funding: Ghadre Exports, Ratnagiri
PARAPENAEOPSIS STYLIFERA
Fishery: Trawl caught karikadi shrimp
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: SEAI Consortium
HETEROCARPUS WOODMASONII
Fishery: Trawl caught Indian nylon shrimp (Deep Sea Shrimp)
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: A consortium of processors led by Choice Canning Company
Status:
Fishery mapping by CMFRI
Pre-assessment Report submitted
Stakeholder meetings held
HETEROCARPUS CHANI
Fishery: Trawl caught Indian nylon shrimp (Deep Sea Shrimp)
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: A consortium of processors led by Choice Canning Company
Status:
Fishery mapping by CMFRI
Pre-assessment Report submitted
Stakeholder meetings held
ARISTEUS ALCOCKII
Fishery: Trawl caught Indian nylon shrimp (Deep Sea Shrimp)
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: A consortium of processors led by Choice Canning Company
Status:
Fishery mapping by CMFRI
Pre-assessment Report submitted
Stakeholder meetings held
METAPENAEUS DOBSONI
Fishery: Trawl caught poovalan shrimp
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: SEAI Consortium
UROTEUTHIS PHOTOLOLIGO DUVAUCELII
Fishery: Trawl caught Indian squid
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: SEAI Consortium
SEPIA PHARAONIS
Fishery: Trawl caught pharaoh cuttlefish
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: SEAI Consortium
AMPHIOCTOPUS NEGLECTUS
Fishery: Trawl caught webfoot octopus
FAO Area: Kerala/ SW coast Area 51
Client: Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI)
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: SEAI Consortium
KATSUWONUS PELAMIS
Fishery: Pole and line caught skipjack tuna
FAO Area: Lakshadweep Area 51
Client: Department of Fisheries Kavaratti
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: WWF-India, International Pole and Line Foundation
Status:
Bait fisheries management plan completed by CMFRI, Pre-assessment & FIP development completed
Stakeholder meetings held
PENAEUS SEMISULCATUS
Fishery: Trawl caught flower shrimp
FAO Area: Palk Bay/ Gulf of Mannar Area 57
Client: ALDI SÜD /SHORE Germany
CAB for audit: Independent consultant
Funding: ALDI SÜD /SHORE Germany
Status:
Fishery mapping by CMFRI
Pre-assessment Completed
FIP to be initiated
One stakeholder meeting held