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Mexico Baja California Sur blue and brown shrimp – bottom trawl/cast net (FIP)

Last Updated: 2023-06-16

Progress Rating: B

Evaluation Start Date: 2012-03-01

Type: Basic

Status: Active

FIP Lead: Pesca Responsable y Comercio Justo (PRCJ), Northern Chef (NC)

Stock Profile Link
Blue shrimp - Bahía Magdalena Western Baja
Yellowleg shrimp - Bahía Magdalena Western Baja

Comments:

The FIP has reported stage 4 results within the last 12 months. The FIP remains B rated.

1. FIP Development	Feb 10	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 1 February 2010 — Supplier conducted MSC pre-assessment
2. FIP Launch	Jul 17	Confirmation of project participants 14 July 2017 — FIP agreement 1 May 2016 — FIP participants identified 1 March 2008 — FIP participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	Jul 21	Workplan made public 1 July 2021 — Updated workplan for 2021-2023 15 July 2017 — Workplan 2017 – 2020 1 January 2015 — 2016-2018 workplan made public 1 March 2012 — Detailed FIP workplan 2012-13 available
3. FIP Implementation	Apr 23	FIP activities undertaken 1 April 2023 — An ETP and bycatch outreach workshop was held for coastal fishermen; attendees were taught how to properly use fishing gear to mitigate impact. 1 April 2023 — An analysis of the FIP's data collection efforts was conducted; the analysis determined that a fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data collection protocol is in place and the protocol has been updated. 1 April 2023 — The technical report of the 2022 fishing season closure has been made available; while both the blue and brown shrimp exhibited below-average maturity and spawning, the blue shrimp had a slight increase in spawning in February 2023. 1 April 2023 — Gear inspections continue to be conducted on a regular basis; recent gear inspections were conducted prior to the 2023 season across the fleet. 1 October 2022 — Gear inspections were conducted prior the beginning of the season by INAPESCA and CONAPESCA. 24 August 2022 — Several meetings have been held prior to the start of the 2022 fishing season to ensure full compliance with fishery regulations by the supply chain. A workshop was also held wherein participants were guided on how to operate the fishing gear to minimize impacts on the ecosystem. 3 October 2021 — The FIP workplan has been updated 26 August 2021 — Several meetings were held with the fishers participating in the FIP; a workshop was held to present information on the FIP 1 October 2017 — Awareness campaign on the regulatory framework 25 August 2017 — INAPESCA published stock assessment used as the basis of the 2017-2018 seaaon 25 August 2017 — Request publication of latest stocks assessments 1 September 2016 — By catch monitoring and evaluation of the fishery continued 1 March 2013 — Supplier letter to regulators to assesses other gear types that are believed to increase production and reduce bycatch. 1 March 2012 — Annual milestones completed
4. Improvements in Fishing Practices and Fishery Management	Oct 22	Verifiable improvement in policy/management and fishing practices 6 October 2022 — Increase to PIs 1.2.3, 1.2.4 & 2.2.2; technical report has been published that identifies new information with regard to the harvest strategy, secondary species management strategy, monitoring process and stock structure and productivity. 1 July 2017 — Data analysis completed - concluding that shrimp:bycatch ratio is 1:1. Eight species have high abundance in by catch, none reported at risk by IUCN. 1 March 2015 — Season 2014-15 closure 1 September 2013 — INAPESCA trained producers on the correct use of Magdalena I and Baja California Sur State Government financed the fishing gear adaptation to the Magdalena I requirements 22 February 2013 — Shrimp management plan is finalized and released.
5. Improvements on the Water	—	Verifiable improvement on the water
6. MSC certification (optional)	—	MSC certificate made public