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.
Sardinella longiceps
Fishery: Gillnet caught Indian oil sardine
FAO Area: Kollam (Vadi Fishery) Area 51
Client: Fishermen Welfare Society, Kollam
CAB for audit: Moody Marine UK
Funding: WWF-India
Status:
- Fishery mapping by CMFRI
- Pre-assessment and FIP complete
- Stakeholder meetings held
- Stakeholder consultation – Completed – Kerala Govt wants for the whole of Kerala
Dept. of Fisheries, Kerala has issued order to promote certification entire Kerala coast.
Babylonia spirata
Fishery: Trawl caught whelk
FAO Area: Kollam Area 51
Client: SEAI, All Kerala Boat Owners Association
CAB for audit: Control Union Pesca UK
Funding: SEAI Consortium, All Kerala Boat Owners Association MPEDA
Status:
- Fishery mapping by CMFRI
- Kerala Govt to initiate the program
Panulirus Homarus
Fishery: Trap caught lobster
FAO Area: Nagercoil/ Kanyakumari Area 51
Client: FISHMARC
CAB for audit: Under negotiation
Funding: Under negotiation
Status:
- Fishery mapping by CMFRI
- Stakeholder meetings held
Villorita cyprinoides
VILLORITA CYPRINOIDES
Name of the fishery – Clam Fishery (Black Clam) – Gear – Handpick & Dredging
Fishing Area – FAO 51
Client – Dept. of Fisheries, Govt of Kerala
CAB for Audit – Under Negotiation
Funding – Dept. of Fisheries, Govt of Kerala
Status
- Dept. of Fisheries has issued an order to promote Black clam certification.
- Stakeholders meeting held