INACTIVE Chile stone crab - trap

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Reason for Inactivity
  • Missed deadline for three year audit report

Overview

In Chile, the decapods crustacean fishery is mainly sustained by the extraction of the stone crab (Metacarcinus edwardsii). Chile's decapod crustaceans catch total in 2017 was 7.277 tonnes, and more than 66% of the catch was stone crab. In addition, there is a clear geographical concentration of the landings of this resource. Of the 4.872 tonnes of stone crab landed in 2017, 79% originated in the Los Lagos Region[1]. All the fishing fleets that operate in this fishery are artisanal and the preferential fishing gear is the trap.

 

[1] Fisheries Statistical yearbook. (NFAS, Revised in December 2018). 

FIP Description 

In Chile, the decapods crustacean fishery is mainly sustained by the extraction of the stone crab (Metacarcinus edwardsii). Chile's decapod crustaceans catch total in 2017 was 7.277 tonnes, and more than 66% of the catch was stone crab.

FIP Objective(s) 

Achieve MSC certification by December 2024.

FIP Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
June 2018
December 2024
Update 
Given the pandemic situation, the formalization of the management plan was delayed.
Next Progress Report Due 
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Species 
Common Name 
Stone Crab (Gulf)
Scientific Name
Metacarcinus edwardsii
Gear Type 
Pot/Trap
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 87 (Pacific, Southeast)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Chile
Geographic Scope 
Ancud, Chiloe Island, Inland Sea Chiloé Island
Landings
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
800 metric tons
Estimated Total Fishery Landings 
3,275 metric tons
Landings Date 
July 2022
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FIP Leads

Organization Name 
ECOS Reserch Center
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Gonzalo Olea
Phone 
+56985283012
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