Overview
A Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) has been implemented for the Ecuadorian Mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) Motherships longline fishery.
The following information is used to describe the fishery and determine the Unit of Assessment (UoA). The UoA is defined by the target stock(s) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (including vessel type/s) pursuing that stock, and any fleets, or groups of vessels, or individual fishing operators or other eligible fishers that are included in this assessment. In some fisheries, the UoA may be further defined based on the specific fishing seasons and/or areas that are included.
Species |
Mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) |
Fishery Location |
Fishery location FAO 87 wthin the Ecuadorian EEZ and beyond national jurisdiction |
Gear & Method |
Artisanal Long-Line |
Management authority |
MPCEIP |
Number of registered vessels |
89 Artisanal vessels |
Vessel type and size |
Artisanal Long-Line vessels with carrying capacity average of 60 MT, 18-24 m length. Also called motherships followed by a maximum of 10 boats each one carrying their own hook line. |
A Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) has been implemented for the Ecuadorian Mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) Motherships longline fishery.
By 2027, mitigate the fishery impacts on ETP and other species and promote the development of a management plan for the fishery through a participatory and transparent process.
Specific objectives:
- To promote the development of a regular stock assessment for mahi-mahi.
- To establish a fishery monitoring and data collection program to document and evaluate the fishery impacts on biodiversity.
- To develop a management strategy to mitigate the fishery impacts on secondary and ETP species.
- To promote the development and implementation of a harvest strategy and control rules for the fishery.
- To promote the 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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