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Mexico Magdalena Bay Pacific calico scallops - diver-caught (FIP)

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Last Updated: 2024-02-14

Progress Rating: C

Evaluation Start Date: 2022-01-01

Type: Basic

Status: Active

FIP Lead: The Sustainability Incubator (TSI), Don's Gulf Select, LLC (DGSL)

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Pacific calico scallop - Baja California Sur

Comments:

The FIP remains C rated.

1. FIP Development	Jan 22	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 3 January 2022 — Environmental rapid assessment made public
2. FIP Launch	Jan 22	Confirmation of project participants 1 January 2022 — Project participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	Jan 22	Workplan made public 1 January 2022 — Workplan made public
3. FIP Implementation	May 23	FIP activities undertaken 31 May 2023 — A preliminary report has been produced identifying enforcement gaps within the fishery to date; the report highlights that landings are not validated and that IUU fishing is likely occurring, suggesting that fishing is taking place in the fishery during fishery closures. 1 May 2023 — The FIP has conducted monitoring and surveillance activities using drones to assist INAPESCA with data collection and to survey scallop abundance in Magdalena Bay. 1 October 2022 — FIP has reported a 6-month update; several meetings have been held and stakeholder relationship development is underway
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