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US Virginia Eastern oyster - cages, dredge and tongs

Overview

FIP Description 

The Eastern Virginia oyster fishery occurs in the coastal areas of Virginia and targets the species Crassostrea virginica. There are five UoAs, based on harvest method and hatchery and non-hatchery stocks. This fishery is enhanced based on MSC FCP v2 7.4, and not based on introduced species. 

The UoAs are :

  • UoA 1:  Tongs and patent tongs from habitat enhanced areas with natural spat set and seed transfers.
  • UoA 2:  Dredges and hand scrapes from habitat enhanced areas with natural spat set and seed transfers.
  • UoA 3:  Tongs and Patent tongs from habitat enhanced areas with hatchery seed transfers plus natural spat set.
  • UoA 4:  Dredges and hand scrapes from habitat enhanced areas with wild stock hatchery seed transfers plus natural spat set.
  • UoA 5:  Cage production with wild stock hatchery seed transfers.

 

How is this FIP Doing?

4% 14% 61% 21%
This shows the proportion of actions in the workplan that the FIP has completed.
33%  
This shows the proportion of actions that are behind schedule, on track,completed, or not yet started.
Behind On Track Complete Future
0% 67% 33% 0%
This shows the proportion of actions specifically addressing red indicators that are behind schedule, on track, completed, or not yet started. This helps users understand the progress the FIP is making on the biggest challenges in the fishery.
Behind On Track Complete Future
0% 100% 0% 0%
FIP Progress Rating 
A - Advanced Progress
FIP Objective(s) 

Achieve MSC Certification by 2026

  • Objective 1 (PI 1.1.3, 1.2.5, 1.2.6):  Understand the impact of hatchery production on genetics of wild stocks
  • Objective 2 (PI 2.4.2): Understand the impact of clutch deposition in leased areas on marine vegetation
  • Objective 3 (PI 3.1.1):  Understand what rights Indian tribes have to oysters
  • Objective 4 (PI 3.1.3):  Assure that the management system has long term objectives consistent with the precautionary approach
  • Objective 5 (PI 3.2.1):  Develop explicit fishery specific objectives for the oyster fisheries
  • Objective 6 (PI 3.2.2):  Assure that the decision-making process uses the precautionary approach
  • Objective 7 (PI 3.2.2):  Assure information on the fishery’s performance and management is available
  • Objective 8 (PI 3.2.3):  Assure no systematic non-compliance in the fishery
  • Objective 9 (PI 3.2.4):  Establish regular evaluation of the management system
FIP Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
April, 2021
April, 2026
Species 
Common Name 
Eastern Oysters
Scientific Name
Crassostrea virginica
Buying Guide Link Image 
Eastern Oysters
Buying Guide
Gear Type 
Cages
Dredge
Tongs
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
United States of America (the)
Geographic Scope 
Coastal waters of Virginia
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
17009 metric tons

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Virginia Seafood Council
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
A.J. Erskine
Email 
ajerskine@bevansoyster.net
Website Name 
Virginia Seafood
Organization Name 
MRAG Americas
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Bob Trumble
Email 
bobtrumble7@gmail.com
Website Name 
MRAG Americas, Inc.
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