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Panama Northern nylon shrimp - bottom trawl

Overview

FIP Description 

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).

How is this FIP Doing?

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FIP Progress Rating 
A - Advanced Progress
FIP Objective(s) 

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 Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
March, 2022
March, 2027
Species 
Common Name 
Northern Shrimp
Scientific Name
Heterocarpus vicarius
Gear Type 
Bottom Trawl
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Panama
Geographic Scope 
Entire EEZ
Country Flag of Vessel 
Panama
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
167 metric tons

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Key Traceability
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Emily Wardrop
Email 
e.wardrop@keytraceability.com
Phone 
+447907077608
Website Name 
Key Traceability
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