Maldives yellowfin tuna - handline (FIP)

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Progress Rating: D
Evaluation Start Date: 2021-02-07
Type: Comprehensive

Status: Active

FIP Lead: International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), Maldives Seafood Processors and Exporters Association (MSPEA)

Comments:

The FIP is older than a year without a stage 4 or 5 reported but with stage 3 progress reported within the past 6 months. The FIP drops to D rating.

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