Mexico Sinaloa artisanal blue shrimp – drift/cast nets

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Overview

El FIP de camarón artesanal de Sinaloa comenzó en 2009 bajo la coordinación de la Alianza de Pesca Sostenible (SFP). La coordinación y el liderazgo de la FIP se transfirió a la industria en febrero de 2015. Todas las actividades, mejoras y logros de ese período se informa a continuación aquí .

El Océano Pacífico es la zona de pesca más productiva de México, ya que proporciona aproximadamente el 75 por ciento de la captura de productos del mar por volumen y representa la mayor parte de las exportaciones de productos del mar del país por valor. El camarón en la costa del Pacífico noroeste de México, incluido el Golfo de California, es la pesquería más importante de México. Tiene el valor económico más alto de aterrizajes, con un promedio de $ 260 millones. También es la pesquería mejor clasificada en términos de número de embarcaciones (750 arrastreros de fondo y alrededor de 18.000 embarcaciones de pequeña escala) y el número de empleos directos (37.000 empleos directos y 75.000 indirectos).Ocupa el tercer lugar en términos de volumen con capturas anuales de aproximadamente 50.000 toneladas durante la temporada de pesca que comienza en septiembre y se extiende hasta marzo.

The Sinaloa artisanal shrimp fishery contributes to 25% of the Northwest production with the participation of 12 thousand vessels and a workforce of 24 thousand fishermen. Vessels are equipped with outboard motors (used mainly for transportation purposes, because the gear is operated with the wind/tide currents).

The fishery is regulated by the Mexican Official Standard and, according to the National Fisheries Institute, stocks are exploited at maximum sustainable levels with seasonal variations in captures related to environmental variations.

En octubre de 2017, el Programa de Vigilancia de Mariscos del Acuario de la Bahía de Monterey publicó un nuevo informe y recomendaciones sobre el camarón salvaje mexicano, dando a la pesquería una recomendación de Buena Alternativa. Las nuevas recomendaciones se pueden encontrar  aquí . El informe completo se puede descargar desde  aquí .

Desde enero de 2018, Del Pacífico inició su propio departamento de sostenibilidad que coordinará las directrices del Proyecto y organizará más compromisos para mejorar las prácticas de pesca, la evaluación y las comunidades de pescadores. Además de esto, a multas de 2019, Del Pacifico decidió cambiar por un FIP Integral para abordar todas las áreas que necesitan mejoras. 

FIP Description 

El FIP de camarón artesanal de Sinaloa comenzó en 2009 bajo la coordinación de la Alianza d

FIP Objective(s) 

Para fines de 2023, el FIP tiene como objetivo lograr un desempeño de gestión de acuerdo con los 28 indicadores del MSC para la pesca sostenible. Este FIP también está trabajando para completar los siguientes objetivos:

  • Promover un sistema para la evaluación continua de las poblaciones de camarón objetivo de la pesquería
  • Implementar un sistema para el monitoreo y evaluación continuos de los impactos ambientales de la pesca
  • Lograr el pleno cumplimiento de la cadena de suministro con las regulaciones pesqueras
FIP Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
October 2009
December 2023
Update 
As decided by FIP participants, we are now aiming to address all the areas that need improvement, and moving our current Basic FIP for a Comprehensive FIP. This change includes in a new set of actions and associated tasks that increase the extension and life of the project.
Next Progress Report Due 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Species 
Common Name 
Blue Shrimp
Scientific Name
Litopenaeus stylirostris
Gear Type 
Cast Net
Location
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Mexico
Geographic Scope 
The fishery occurs in the coastal lagoons and lower reaches of estuaries in central Sinaloa State
Landings
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
800 metric tons
Estimated Total Fishery Landings 
19,694 metric tons
Landings Date 
November 2021
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FIP at a Glance

7% 32% 61%
October 01, 2009
21% 21% 36% 21%
Progress Rating (A) Advanced Progress

Reserved for comprehensive FIPs that have achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result within the past 12 months.

(B) Good Progress

A basic FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result within 12 months.

(C) Some Recent Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months that has never achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result but has reported a Stage 3 activity within the first 12 months.
(D) Some Past Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months BUT has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old AND a Stage 3 activity has been reported within six months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
(E) Negligible Progress
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old, with no Stage 3 activity reported in the last six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months with no Stage 3 activity reported within 12 months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.

The ratings are currently derived by SFP from publicly available data on FIP websites, including FisheryProgress.org, and are determined using the following methodology: View PDF
D Some Past Progress
Actions Complete

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  • 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.
Nov 2022
Target End Date
Dec 2023
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FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Del Pacifico Seafoods
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Ruben Castro
Email 
ruben@delpacificoseafoods.com
Website Name 
Del Pacifico Seafoods
Organization Name 
Del Pacifico Seafoods
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Iván Pérez
Email 
Carlos.perez@delpacificoseafoods.com
Website Name 
Del Pacifico Seafoods
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.
7091