Overview
The fishery being assessed is the Panama Northern nylon shrimp – bottom trawl (Marpesca) fishery. The fishery is targeting Northern nylon shrimp (Heterocarpus vicarius) using Panamanian bottom trawlers operating in mid to deep water (surface level-to-200 m) exclusively within the Panamanian Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). These vessels use nets with a mesh size of 4-8cm and generally fish for five days per trip, frequently unloading at shore. The fishery is regionally managed by the Aquatic Resources Authority Panama (ARAP).
The fishery being assessed is the Panama Northern nylon shrimp – bottom trawl (Marpesca) fishery.
Sustainable Fish Stocks: To ensure the catches of shrimp and other primary species across the Panama EEZ do not exceed sustainable levels by 2027.
Minimizing Environmental Impacts: To support the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management by 2027.
Effective Management: To strengthen governance systems in Panama, regional governing bodies (ARAP), and the fishery by 2027.
Be in place to enter MSC full assessment in 2027.
FIP at a Glance
68% | 25% | 7% |
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