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Mexico North Pacific barred sand bass - pot/trap

Overview

FIP Description 

A barred sand bass FIP is being implemented in the Mexican North Pacific with the main objective of achieving a sustainable fishery. This fishery covers around 150 km of western coastline on the central Baja California peninsula and a portion of the fishing zone is inside of the Reserva de la Biósfera El Vizcaíno Natural Protected Area. The barred sand bass fishery is the third most important fishery in Baja California Sur State and in 2016, the total catch was worth approximately USD $1.2 million.

The main needs of this fishery involve the development of an adequate harvest strategy and the design of harvest control tools that respond to the state of the resource, in addition to formalizing the decision-making processes; the stakeholders of this FIP are actively working towards the fulfillment of these objectives, so in 2023 this FIP changed from basic to comprehensive.

How is this FIP Doing?

4% 25% 71%
This shows the proportion of actions in the workplan that the FIP has completed.
18%  
This shows the proportion of actions that are behind schedule, on track,completed, or not yet started.
Behind On Track Complete Future
9% 73% 18% 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 
C - Some Recent Progress
FIP Objective(s) 

The general objective of this FIP is to improve aspects of the fishery in order to initiate the full MSC evaluation process in 2026 to obtain certification.

By the project's target end date, the FIP hopes to achieve the following:

  • To improve the performance of the barred sand bass fishery moving towards sustainability, that means to have all PIs above or equal to SG60 and an Overall BMT Index at least 0.8 by December 2026
  • To protect biomass and recruitment while optimizing yield at sustainable levels, having a Harvest Strategy in place with HCR, Information and Monitoring efficient system and periodically Assessment of stock status by December 2025
  • To improve the regulatory framework and its application for a better fishery management, through the publication and implementation of the Barred Sand Bass fishery management plan by December 2026
  • To promote capacity building through the organization, training and linkage between cooperatives, organizations and institutions, through the establishment of a consultative committee for the Barred Sand Bass fishery by December 2025
  • To strengthen good fish processing practices within the productive chain, seeking market tools and incentives such as certification of vessels for good practices, fair trade business model, buyers committed to sustainable fishing by December 2026
FIP Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
January, 2018
December, 2027
Species 
Common Name 
Barred Sand Bass
Scientific Name
Paralabrax nebulifer
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Mexico
Geographic Scope 
Baja California Sur, Mexican North Pacific
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
865 metric tons

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Pronatura Noroeste A.C.
Organization Type 
NGO
Primary Contact 
Laura Ibarra
Email 
libarra@pronatura-noroeste.org
Phone 
+526461753461 ext. 110
Website Name 
Pronatura Noroeste
Organization Name 
FEDECOOP
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Mario Ramade
Email 
fedecoopbc@prodigy.net.mx
Phone 
+526461761591
Website Name 
FEDECOOP
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