Chile Patagonian toothfish – bottom longline

Overview

FIP Description

The artisanal fishery of Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) with bottom longlines, is developed specifically in the area located between the parallel 47 ° LS to the northern limit of Chile, it is a relevant activity within the national fishing sector, being a resource of high value, destined for export to very demanding markets.

In this area, exploitation began in the late 70s, and due to the length restrictions of the regulations, it was developed as a preferably artisanal activity, which caused restrictions for obtaining fishing information and possibilities of embarking observers.
Currently, the destination markets are raising the demands for sustainability and traceability of the products, to which the Patagonian Toothfish is not exempt, and in order to maintain competitiveness it must advance in improvements. This particular FIP hopes to contribute to improving the representativeness of data obtained in fishing operations and management procedures, supporting the development of management measures and strategies. It also aims to contribute to the improvements needed to maintain the quality and traceability of catches.

How is this FIP Doing?

Current Status:

32%

61%

% of Indicators Tracked

39%

Actions Progress

Actions Overview

Behind	On Track	Complete	Future
0%	100%	0%	0%

Red Indicator Progress

Behind	On Track	Complete	Future
0%	100%	0%	0%

FIP Objective(s)

The general objective is to promote improvements to the fishery that will allow the fishery to begin the path to MSC certification.

Specific objective N1 aims to contribute to improving the quality and representativeness of the fishery information used as input for stock assessment and management measures. To this end, by the end of the 2027, a self-reporting logbook system is expected to be designed and operationally ready for use by at least 25% of the FIP participating fleet. By the end of 2030, the collected and validated information is expected to be available for consideration in the official monitoring program and stock assessment models, thereby reducing the uncertainty in the analysis unit estimates.It indirectly contributes to improving status definition and the implementation of stock recovery programs (if applicable), increases data quality, and generates better information to support established management measures (or new measures, if required).
Specific objective N2 seeks to contribute to the development of management measures that reduce some of the gaps in the fishery so that it can advance towards MSC certification. This objective aims to generate information for primary and secondary species through self-reported logbooks. By 2028, a bycatch diagnosis is expected, along with possible action proposals if needed. By the end of 2030, the objective is to contribute with proposed protection measures for primary and secondary species. This objective also aims to contribute to the process of defining the fishery's specific objectives and make proposals for a recovery plan. This is achieved by attending at least 75% of the Fishery Management Committee sessions from 2025. At the end of every second year, a progress report and contributions to the development of the official fishery management plan are expected.

FIP Type

Basic

FIP Stage

Stage 2: FIP Launch

Start and Projected End Dates

April, 2025

December, 2030

Species

Common Name

Patagonian Toothfish

Scientific Name

Dissostichus eleginoides