Peru mahi-mahi - longline (WWF)

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Overview

The Peruvian mahi-mahi fishery includes over 10,000 fishermen and is one of the country’s most important artisanal fisheries. Worldwide, Peru is known as the leading international mahi-mahi producer. A critical issue challenging this fishery is the lack of effective national and international management needed to address the highly migratory nature of mahi-mahi. The fishery also needs additional data on how fishing interacts with other species including endangered sea turtles and sharks. The active involvement of FIP stakeholders, such as IMARPE (Peruvian Institute of the Sea), and FIP Participants drives improvements against the Marine Stewardship Council standard.

FIP Description 

The Peruvian mahi-mahi fishery includes over 10,000 fishermen and is one of the country’s most important artisanal fisheries. Worldwide, Peru is known as the leading international mahi-mahi producer.

FIP Objective(s) 

The goal of the Peru mahi mahi FIP is to move the fishery in a step-wise approach towards meeting the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard by the end of 2023, and move into the full assessment process to achieve MSC certification after that.

FIP Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
November 2013
December 2023
Update 
Some actions proposed in the previous FIP workplan were delayed due to political issues, including periodic changes of government ministers and lack of political will to implement actions. In July 2021 the three-year audit was completed for the FIP and the FIP workplan was updated to revise the FIP actions and propose new timelines. Based on the new FIP workplan, the FIP is expected to be completed by December 2023.
Last Progress Report Reviewed 
Friday, April 29, 2022
Next Progress Report Due 
Friday, September 30, 2022
Species 
Common Name 
Mahi-mahi
Scientific Name
Coryphaena hippurus
Buying Guide Link Image 
Mahi-mahi
Buying Guide
Gear Type 
Longline
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 87 (Pacific, Southeast)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Peru
Regional Fisheries Management Organization
IATTC
Landings
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
41,430 metric tons
Estimated Total Fishery Landings 
41,430 metric tons
Landings Date 
December 2020
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FIP at a Glance

39% 32% 29%
November 01, 2013
39% 32% 25% 4%
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
A Advanced 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.
Sep 2022
Target End Date
Dec 2023
Additional Impacts:
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FIP Leads

Organization Name 
WWF-US
Organization Type 
NGO
Primary Contact 
Wendy Goyert
Email 
wendy.goyert@wwfus.org
Phone 
202-495-4331
Website Name 
WWF Seafood Sustainability
Organization Name 
WWF Peru
Organization Type 
NGO
Primary Contact 
Gilary Morales Tejeda
Email 
gilary.morales@wwfperu.org
Website Name 
WWF Peru
Organization Name 
Peru Mahi Alliance
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Michael McGregor
Email 
michael.mcgregor@osf.pe
Website Name 
Peru Mahi Alliance
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.
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