Common Name
Pacific Sardine
Scientific Name
Sardinella lemuru
The Lemuru Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) is a sustainability initiative focused on the responsible management of the lemuru fishery in the Bali Strait. Initiated by the Local Fishery Government (DKP) Province of East Java, this project involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders and is now spearheaded by two Muncar-based companies, PT. Sumber Yala Samudra and PT. Sarana Tani Pratama.
The improvement project aims to promote responsible fishing practices using purse seine and gill net gear types in the Bali Strait (Selat Bali), focusing on the Lemuru stock within Indonesia's Fishery Management Area (FMA) 573. These two gear types are the primary methods used by local fishers to target Lemuru—purse seines are commonly operated by larger vessels in coordinated fleets (pairs), enabling efficient capture of schooling fish, while gill nets are more widely used by smaller-scale, artisanal fishers due to their simplicity and lower operational cost. In local terms, purse seines operated in pairs are also called 'husband and wife' because they cannot operate as a single unit.
The project supports efforts to improve catch selectivity, reduce bycatch, and manage fishing capacity to ensure the long-term health of Lemuru stocks. It also seeks to align with broader environmental sustainability objectives while strengthening the economic resilience of coastal fishing communities and promoting sustainable business practices throughout the value chain. Ultimately, the project aims to balance ecological conservation with the socio-economic needs of those who depend on the fishery.
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The main goal of this FIP is to enter MSC full assessment by September 2029 or sooner. To achieve this goal, several objectives have been outlined as follows:
1. Maintain Stock Status Around MSY by January 2028
The FIP aims to maintain the stock status of Lemuru around the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) by developing and implementing a robust and precautionary Harvest Strategy and Harvest Control Rules (HCRs). These measures will help reduce the level of exploitation as the stock approaches the point of recruitment impairment.
2. Reduce Bycatch of Non-Target Species by 2026
The FIP aims to reduce bycatch of non-target species, including endangered, threatened, and protected (ETP) species, within the fishery. Additionally, the FIP will develop and implement mitigation measures to ensure that serious or irreversible damage to these species does not occur.By 2026, the FIP aim to reduce bycatch of non-target species, including endangered, threatened, and protected (ETP) species in the fishery and develop mitigation measures to ensure that serious or irreversible damage does not occur.
3. Increase Fishery Compliance and Stakeholder Participation by February 2027
The FIP aims to enhance fishery compliance and foster greater stakeholder participation in the decision-making process to ensure effective and inclusive governance.