Overview
The Ecuadorian producer sector is implementing a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for the Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) longline fishery.
The following information describes the fishery and determines the Unit of Assessment (UoA). The UoA is defined by the target stock(s) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (including vessel types) targeting that stock and any fleet, group of vessels, individual fishing operators, or other eligible fishers that are included in this assessment. In some fisheries, the UoA may be further defined in specific fishing seasons and/or areas.
Species |
Mahi-Mahi, Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus). |
Location of the fishery |
Location of FAO 87 fisheries within the Ecuadorian EEZ and beyond national jurisdiction. |
Equipment and method |
Surface longline. |
Management authority |
Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca (MPCEIP). |
Number of registered vessels |
78 longline motherships. |
Type and size of vessel |
Fishing unit: Longline vessels with an average carrying capacity of 60 MT, 18-24 m in length. Also called mother vessels, followed by a maximum of 10 smaller vessels, each with its own hook line. |
The Ecuadorian producer sector is implementing a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for the Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) longline fishery.
By 2027, mitigate the impacts of the fishery on ETP and other species and promote the development of a management plan for the fishery through a participatory and transparent process.
Specific objectives:
- Promote the development of a periodic assessment of mahi-mahi stocks.
- Establish a fishery monitoring and data collection programme to document and assess the impacts of the fishery on biodiversity.
- Develop a management strategy to mitigate the impacts of fishing on secondary species and ETP.
- Promote the development and implementation of a harvest strategy and control rules for the fishery.
- Promote regional coordination for the management of mahi-mahi in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
FIP at a Glance
18% | 39% | 7% | 36% |
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