Chile chango octopus - diver-caught

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Overview

The Chango Octopus Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) aims to enhance the sustainability of the Octopus mimus fishery in northern Chile, primarily focused on artisanal fishing practices using hookah and free diving. This FIP does not seek to address all the indicators of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. Instead, it concentrates on the main gaps identified by stakeholders that can be effectively addressed. The key objectives include improving stock assessment, optimizing management measures, and strengthening cooperation among key stakeholders. By focusing on these priority areas, the FIP aims to achieve measurable progress in the sustainability of the fishery and lay the groundwork for future improvements.

FIP Description 

The Chango Octopus Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) aims to enhance the sustainability of the Octopus mimus fishery in northern Chile, primarily focused on artisanal fishing practices using hookah and free diving.

FIP Objective(s) 
  • Conduct a stock assessment to determine the population status of the Chango octopus by December 2025.
  • Establish clear management objectives and strategies for the long-term sustainability of the fishery by March 2026.
  • Evaluate and optimize management measures to improve the sustainability of the Chango octopus fishery by January 2026.
  • Strengthen cooperation among stakeholders by creating a public-private working group to facilitate transparent and participatory decision-making by March 2025.
  • Improve monitoring and compliance systems to ensure full adherence to fishery regulations by December 2026.
FIP Type 
Basic
FIP Stage 
Stage 2: FIP Launch
Start and Projected End Dates
September 2024
December 2026
Next Progress Report Due 
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Species 
Common Name 
Common Octopus
Scientific Name
Octopus mimus
Gear Type 
Diver-Caught
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 87 (Pacific, Southeast)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Chile
Geographic Scope 
Chile's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), specifically between the regions of Atacama and Arica.
Landings
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
905 metric tons
Estimated Total Fishery Landings 
905 metric tons
Landings Date 
December 2023
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FIP at a Glance

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September 01, 2024
25% 4% 71%
Progress Rating (A) Advanced Progress

Reserved for comprehensive FIPs that have achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result within the past 12 months.

(B) Good Progress

A basic FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result within 12 months.

(C) Some Recent Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months that has never achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result but has reported a Stage 3 activity within the first 12 months.
(D) Some Past Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months BUT has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old AND a Stage 3 activity has been reported within six months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
(E) Negligible Progress
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old, with no Stage 3 activity reported in the last six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months with no Stage 3 activity reported within 12 months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.

The ratings are currently derived by SFP from publicly available data on FIP websites, including FisheryProgress.org, and are determined using the following methodology: View PDF

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  • Incomplete
Next Update Due FisheryProgress requires a FIP to provide update reports every six months, and two missed reports will render the FIP inactive. If a report is overdue, this date will appear red.
Jul 2025
Target End Date
Dec 2026

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Pesca Sustentable
Organization Type 
NGO
Primary Contact 
Gonzalo Araya
FIP Identification Number The FIP Identification Number is automatically generated by FisheryProgress when a FIP profile is created. While the number itself is not meaningful, they are used by NGOs, academia, and industry to refer to FIPs in a consistent way.
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