Overview
The Chango Octopus Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) aims to enhance the sustainability of the Octopus mimus fishery in northern Chile, primarily focused on artisanal fishing practices using hookah and free diving. This FIP does not seek to address all the indicators of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. Instead, it concentrates on the main gaps identified by stakeholders that can be effectively addressed. The key objectives include improving stock assessment, optimizing management measures, and strengthening cooperation among key stakeholders. By focusing on these priority areas, the FIP aims to achieve measurable progress in the sustainability of the fishery and lay the groundwork for future improvements.
The Chango Octopus Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) aims to enhance the sustainability of the Octopus mimus fishery in northern Chile, primarily focused on artisanal fishing practices using hookah and free diving.
- Conduct a stock assessment to determine the population status of the Chango octopus by December 2025.
- Establish clear management objectives and strategies for the long-term sustainability of the fishery by March 2026.
- Evaluate and optimize management measures to improve the sustainability of the Chango octopus fishery by January 2026.
- Strengthen cooperation among stakeholders by creating a public-private working group to facilitate transparent and participatory decision-making by March 2025.
- Improve monitoring and compliance systems to ensure full adherence to fishery regulations by December 2026.
FIP at a Glance
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