Pacific Ocean tropical tuna - purse seine (US Pacific Tuna Group) (FIP)

Last Updated:
Progress Rating: A
Evaluation Start Date: 2019-11-22
Type: Comprehensive

Status: Active

FIP Lead: WWF USA (WU), Key Traceability (KT), US Pacific Tuna Group (UPTG)

Comments:

FIP has transitioned to an independent website. Historical reports by the FIP are listed on https://fisheryprogress.org/fip-profile/pacific-ocean-tropical-tuna-purse-seine-us-pacific-tuna-group.

FIP has published a new management measure for skipjack tuna and has also published an ETP policy. The FIP remains A rated. 

1.
FIP Development
Mar 19
2.
FIP Launch
Mar 22
Nov 19
3.
FIP Implementation
Nov 22
4.
Improvements in Fishing Practices and Fishery Management
Aug 22
5.
Improvements on the Water
Verifiable improvement on the water
6.
MSC certification (optional)
MSC certificate made public