US Virginia Eastern oyster - cages, dredge and tongs (FIP)

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Progress Rating: A
Evaluation Start Date: 2021-03-21
Type: Comprehensive

Status: Active

FIP Lead: Virginia Seafood Council (VSC), MRAG Americas (MA)

Comments:

The FIP has reported stage 4 results within the past 12 months. The FIP remains A rated.

1.
FIP Development
Feb 21
2.
FIP Launch
Apr 21
Mar 21
3.
FIP Implementation
Oct 22
4.
Improvements in Fishing Practices and Fishery Management
May 22
5.
Improvements on the Water
Verifiable improvement on the water
6.
MSC certification (optional)
MSC certificate made public