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Progress Rating: C

Evaluation Start Date: 2021-10-01

Type: Basic

Status: Active

FIP Lead: Brazilian Institute of Development and Sustainability (IABS)

Stock Profile Link
Caribbean spiny lobster - Western Central Atlantic

Comments:

The FIP is younger than a year and has reported stage 3 progress within the past 12 months. The FIP remains C rated.

1. FIP Development	Jul 21	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 15 July 2021 — MSC pre-assessment made available
2. FIP Launch	Jul 21	Confirmation of project participants 29 July 2021 — Project participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	Oct 21	Workplan made public 1 October 2021 — Workplan made public
3. FIP Implementation	Jul 22	FIP activities undertaken 26 July 2022 — Venezuela attended the 18th Virtual Session WECAFC; FIP Team reached out to participants to start multinational engagement with the central Caribbean lobster stock countries 5 February 2022 — FIP implementers traveled to Venezuela to engage with stakeholders and relevant partners
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