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Venezuela Caribbean spiny lobster - free dive with hook (FIP)

Last Updated: 2023-06-16

Progress Rating: D

Evaluation Start Date: 2021-10-01

Type: Basic

Status: Active

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

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Caribbean spiny lobster - Western Central Atlantic

Comments:

The FIP is now older than a year and has never reported a stage 4 or 5 result but has reported stage 3 results within the last 6 months. The FIP drops to a D rating.

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	Feb 23	FIP activities undertaken 23 February 2023 — The FIP held a meeting at the beginning of 2023 to update the schedule for the implementation of data collection and stock assessment activities due to poor weather during the 2022 season which compromised landings 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 1 September 2021 — The FIP has adopted a version of the 2017 plan Marplesca and has harmonized reporting processes.
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