Common Name
Atlantic Seabob Shrimp
Scientific Name
Xiphopenaeus kroyeri
The FIP profile provides information on the work that needs to be completed so the Guyana Atlantic seabob fishery can enter into MSC certification. PI 1 and PI 3 were addressed through work that was done between 2012 and 2016. Efforts are now being made to address the ecological and environmental concerns of the fishery so as meet the whole of the MSC Standard.
The main issue now identified which will form the basis for the research and work plans is to design and implement an improved programme of research to inform and update the information and scientific advice available to the SWG, with a particular focus on monitoring of bycatch, interactions with ETP, and habitat/ecosystem impacts of trawling (to be completed by third quarter 2018).
A research plan was already developed (2nd quarter 2017), and implementation has begun, with significant progress expected by 3rd quarter 2018.
| 4% | 96% |
| 100% |
| Behind | On Track | Complete | Future |
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| 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
The Guyana Atlantic seabob FIP seeks to minimize the fishery's impact on the environment through stock monitoring, bycatch reduction and seasonal closures in an effort to meet MSC standard. The FIP is working to achieve MSC certification by the end of 2020.