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Mauritania small pelagics - purse seine

Overview

FIP Description 

The Mauritanian Small Pelagic FIP was initiated by a partnership between the Mauritanian fishery authority, the Mauritanian oceanographic and fisheries research institute, local businesses, and international fishmeal and oil buyers. The fishery consists of artisanal and coastal purse seine and pelagic trawl vessels targeting mainly sardine (with some other small pelagics according to availability and current regulations) in Mauritanian waters. The FIP aims to support the government in working towards robust management and long-term sustainability of the resource, and also in other policy aims around improving value-added and support to food security. The MarinTrust Standard was initially chosen as the benchmark for the assessment and work plan but in 2021 a MSC pre-assessment was conducted and the workplan revised so that it now addresses both standards.

 

This FIP has recently progressed to IFFO RS V2 and has created a new profile to reflect this new benchmarking and actions.

How is this FIP Doing?

54% 32% 11% 4%
Basic FIPs may focus their workplans on a subset of the indicators. This shows the proportion of total indicators the FIP is working on.
96%  
This shows the proportion of actions in the workplan that the FIP has completed.
47%  
This shows the proportion of actions that are behind schedule, on track,completed, or not yet started.
Behind On Track Complete Future
0% 53% 47% 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% 53% 47% 0%
FIP Progress Rating 
B - Good Progress
FIP Objective(s) 
  • Improve data collection on catch, effort and biomass for coastal fleet / small pelagics
  • Support government in putting in place Small Pelagics Management Plan (PAPP)
  • Ensure that the fishery is managed consistent with ecosystem requirements
  • Support government and scientists in collaborating with Morocco and Senegal for management of shared stocks
  • Support monitoring and enforcement on vessels and in factories
  • Evaluate bycatch, discards and habitat interactions
  • Improve stock assessments
  • Refocus fishery on human consumption market
FIP Type 
Basic
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
August, 2017
December, 2025
Species 
Common Name 
Round Sardinella
Scientific Name
Sardinella aurita
Common Name 
Flat Sardinella
Scientific Name
Sardinella maderensis
Common Name 
Obo
Scientific Name
Ethmalosa fimbriata
Gear Type 
Purse Seine
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Mauritania
Country Flag of Vessel 
Mauritania
Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO)
High Seas Name 
Atlantic Ocean
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
300000 metric tons

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Independent Consultant
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Youssef Jaridi
Email 
yjaridi@gmail.com
Phone 
+44 7733152953
Organization Name 
Olvea
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Jo Gascoigne
Email 
jgascoigne@olvea.com
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