INACTIVE Mexico Bahia de Los Angeles octopus - trap/diver-caught/hand gathered

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Reason for Inactivity
  • Other
  • Justification: Lack of appropriate conditions to work on-site. Justificación: falta de condiciones adecuadas en el sitio
  • Overview

    An octopus FIP is being carried out in the Gulf of California, Mexico with the main objective of making the fishery sustainable. This fishery covers the region known as Bahia de Los Angeles (BLA), inside natural protected areas. The octopus fishery is the most important for the local community and the fishermen have traditionally caught the octopus by gleaning, free diving and using traps. The catch of octopus in BLA represents the 90% of the total octopus catch in Baja California State and it is a fishery with high value and great potential for commercialization.

    Update September 2021: This progress report corresponds to the results of the new version of the Octopus FIP workplan which arose from a participatory process for the review and adjustment of the workplan that has been implemented since 2018. Said adjustments are due to the identification of actions and tasks that presented a null or insignificant advance for the improvement of the octopus fishery due to limitations of some actors to finance, participate, manage or implement the original Work Plan.
    Based on the above, during the months of October to December 2020, a constant prioritization exercise of seven actions was carried out: (1) Evaluate the octopus size structure during the fishing season, (2) Maintain a program of basic monitoring that supports the competent authority with assessments and management of the fishery, (3) Monitoring of secondary species in the octopus fishery, (4) Monitoring of ETP species in the octopus fishery, (5) Implement measures to ensure compliance with the ban, (6) Implement a process to improve product quality, and finally, (7) Implement the FIP social responsibility policy.

     

    Actualización septiembre 2021:   El presente informe corresponde a los resultados de la nueva versión del  plan de trabajo del FIP de Pulpo y surge de un proceso participativo para la revisión y ajuste del Plan de Trabajo vigente desde el 2018. Dichos ajustes se deben a la identificación de acciones y tareas que presentaron un avance nulo o poco significativo para el mejoramiento de la pesquería de pulpo debido a limitaciones de algunos actores para financiar, participar, gestionar o atender el Plan de Trabajo original.

    Con base en lo anterior, durante los meses de octubre a diciembre de 2020 se realizó un ejercicio constante de priorización de siete acciones a realizar: (1) Evaluar la estructura de tallas de pulpo durante la temporada de pesca, (2) Mantener un programa de monitoreo básico que apoye a la autoridad competente con las evaluaciones y el manejo de la pesquería, (3) Monitoreo de especies secundarias en la pesquería de pulpo, (4) Monitoreo de especies ETP en la pesquería de pulpo, (5) Implementar medidas para asegurar el cumplimiento de la veda, (6) Implementar un proceso para mejorar la calidad del producto, y finalmente, (7) Implementar la política de responsabilidad social del FIP.

    FIP Description 

    An octopus FIP is being carried out in the Gulf of California, Mexico with the main objective of making the fishery sustainable. This fishery covers the region known as Bahia de Los Angeles (BLA), inside natural protected areas.

    FIP Objective(s) 

    By the project's target end date, the FIP hopes to achieve the following:

    • To assess the size octopus structure in order to improve the management for the octopus fishery by March 2023

    • To maintain a basic information system for the management of the octopus fishery by March 2023

    • To apply management strategies and comply with local regulations and agreements for the management of the octopus fishery by March 2023

    • To improve strategies for increasing quality controls during production and processing by March 2023

    • To provide added value and open new marketing channels by March 2023

    FIP Type 
    Basic
    FIP Stage 
    Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
    Start and Projected End Dates
    April 2021
    March 2023
    Update 
    This report corresponds to the results of the new version of the Octopus FIP work plan and arises from a participatory process for the review and adjustment of the Work Plan in force since 2018. Said adjustments are due to the identification of actions and tasks that presented a null or insignificant advance for the improvement of the octopus fishery due to limitations of some actors to finance, participate, manage or attend the original Work Plan. Based on the above, during the months of October to December 2020, a constant prioritization exercise of seven actions was carried out: (1) Evaluate the octopus size structure during the fishing season, (2) Maintain a program of basic monitoring that supports the competent authority with assessments and management of the fishery, (3) Monitoring of secondary species in the octopus fishery, (4) Monitoring of ETP species in the octopus fishery, (5) Implement measures to ensure compliance with the ban, (6) Implement a process to improve product quality, and finally, (7) Implement the FIP social responsibility policy.
    Next Progress Report Due 
    Friday, March 31, 2023
    Species 
    Common Name 
    California Two-Spot Octopus
    Scientific Name
    Octopus bimaculatus
    Common Name 
    Hubb's Octopus
    Scientific Name
    Octopus hubbsorum
    Gear Type 
    Diver-Caught
    Hand Gathered
    Pot/Trap
    Location
    FAO Major Fishing Area
    Area 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central)
    Exclusive Economic Zones
    Country 
    Mexico
    Geographic Scope 
    Gulf of California
    Landings
    Estimated Total FIP Landings 
    23 metric tons
    Estimated Total Fishery Landings 
    227 metric tons
    Landings Date 
    December 2021
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    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    Pronatura Noroeste A.C.
    Organization Type 
    NGO
    Primary Contact 
    Pablo Alvarez
    Phone 
    +526461753461 ext. 110
    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.
    9158