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North Sea cod (FIP)

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Evaluation Start Date: 2012-01-01

Type: Basic

Status: Inactive

FIP Lead: Sustainable Fisheries Partnerships (SFP)

Comments:

Scoping for a North Sea cod fishery improvement project (FIP) ceased at the end of 2013 because industry stakeholders made known their intention to launch an industry-led FIP. The following FIP scoping report reflects the status of the FIP scoping at the time of archiving. The industry-led FIP had not yet been publicly launched at the time of archiving, but this report will be updated with a link to the FIP when a public report is published.

1. FIP Development	Jan 12	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 1 January 2012 — FishSource profile Atlantic cod North Sea
2. FIP Launch	—	Confirmation of project participants
2. FIP Launch	Oct 12	Workplan made public 1 October 2012 — Created SFP Advisory Note, which summarized the status of the stock and improvement needs for the fishery and provides improvement recommendations. Suggested workplan available publicly. https://www.sustainablefish.org/fisheries-improvement/whitefish/north-sea-cod/North_Sea_cod_FIP_Detailed_Workplan.pdf
3. FIP Implementation	Jun 13	FIP activities undertaken 19 June 2013 — 2012-2013 Actively participated in multiple meetings of the UK Seafish Discard Action Group. Presented the talk entitled: “How can Fishery Improvement Projects contribute to the discard policy? ”Participated in the SFP North Sea and Western Waters Fisheries Supply Chain Roundtable. Actively participated in the EU Seminar on the Implementation of the CFP Reform: regionalization and landings obligation.
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