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India grouper - gillnet and trawl (FIP)

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Progress Rating: C

Evaluation Start Date: 2023-04-01

Type: Basic

Status: Active

FIP Lead: IABS Eurasia (IE)

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Spinycheek grouper - India

Comments:

The FIP has begun implementing progress. The FIP becomes C rated.

1. FIP Development	Nov 22	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 1 November 2022 — MSC pre-assessment made public
2. FIP Launch	Jan 23	Confirmation of project participants 10 January 2023 — Participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	Apr 23	Workplan made public 1 April 2023 — Workplan made public
3. FIP Implementation	Jun 23	FIP activities undertaken 6 June 2023 — FIP participants were invited to join the 1st Marine Stewardship Council FIP/ITM Implementation Workshop. During the workshop, the Grouper FIP Workplan was presented to attendees, and discussions on various FIP activities took place. 2 June 2023 — The FIP held meetings with local authorities in Kerala and Karnataka to initiate discussions on sharing experiences in fishing management between the two states.
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