Overview
A barred sand bass FIP is being implemented in the Mexican North Pacific with the main objective of achieving a sustainable fishery. This fishery covers around 150 km of western coastline on the central Baja California peninsula and a portion of the fishing zone is inside of the Reserva de la Biósfera El Vizcaíno Natural Protected Area. The barred sand bass fishery is the third most important fishery in Baja California Sur State and in 2016, the total catch was worth approximately USD $1.2 million.
FIP Description
A barred sand bass FIP is being implemented in the Mexican North Pacific with the main objective of achieving a sustainable fishery.
FIP Objective(s)
By the project's target end date, the FIP hopes to achieve the following:
- To improve the performance of the barred sand bass fishery moving towards sustainability, that means to have all PIs above or equal to SG60 and an Overall BMT Index at least 0.8 by December 2023
- To protect biomass and recruitment while optimizing yield at sustainable levels, having a Harvest Strategy in place with HCR, Information and Monitoring efficient system and periodically Assessment of stock status by December 2022
- To improve the regulatory framework and its application for a better fishery management, through the publication and implementation of the Barred Sand Bass fishery management plan by December 2019
- To promote capacity building through the organization, training and linkage between cooperatives, organizations and institutions, through the establishment of a consultative committee for the Barred Sand Bass fishery by December 2020
- To strengthen good fish processing practices within the productive chain, seeking market tools and incentives such as certification of vessels for good practices, fair trade business model, buyers committed to sustainable fishing by December 2023
FIP Type
Basic
FIP Stage
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
January 2018
December 2023
Species
Common Name
Barred Sand Bass
Scientific Name
Paralabrax nebulifer
Additional Names
Verdillo
Gear Type
Pot/Trap
Location
Landings
Estimated Total FIP Landings
1,660 metric tons
Estimated Total Fishery Landings
2,800 metric tons
FIP at a Glance
11% | 25% | 64% |
January 01, 2018
11% | 25% | 64% |
Actions Complete
- Complete
- 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.
May 2021
Target End Date
Dec 2023
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FIP Leads
Organization Name
Pronatura Noroeste A.C.
Organization Type
NGO
Primary Contact
Pablo Alvarez
Phone
+526461753461 ext. 110
Website Name
Organization Name
FEDECOOP
Organization Type
Industry
Primary Contact
Mario Ramade
Phone
+526461761591
Website Name
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.
8040