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Morocco anchovy - purse seine

Overview

FIP Description 

The Moroccan Anchovy Purse Seine Fishery fishes European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) by purse seine in FAO area 34.

Other caught species include:

  • Sardinella (Sardinella spp.)
  • Horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.)
  • Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus)
  • Mackerel (Scomber spp.)

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How is this FIP Doing?

18% 82%
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
13% 40% 47% 0%
FIP Progress Rating 
D - Some Past Progress
FIP Objective(s) 

The FIPs objectives are to:

  • Promote the implementation of an effective Harvest Control Rule by the end of the FIP (December 2026)
  • Improve data quality and quantity, to improve anchovy stock assessment (June 2026)
  • Ensure work is not being duplicated with continual evaluation of overlap of the sardine and anchovy fishery by 2021 (completed)
  • Evaluate the impact of the small pelagic fishery on the ecosystem, via modelling by 2023 (completed)
  • Ensure that artisanal fishers landing anchovy are not showing systematic non-compliance with management regulations; ensure that their rights are respected by the management system. (completed)
FIP Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
May, 2019
December, 2026
Species 
Common Name 
European Anchovy
Scientific Name
Engraulis encrasicolus
Gear Type 
Purse Seine
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Morocco
Geographic Scope 
entire country
Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO)
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
36714 metric tons

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Federation Nationale des Industries de Tranformation et de Valorisation des Produits de la Peche (FENIP)
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Lamia Znagui
Email 
l.znagui@fenip.com
Phone 
(212) 522 94 48 94
Website Name 
FENIP
Organization Name 
Independent consultant (FIP coordinator)
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Jo Gascoigne
Email 
jo.gascoigne@cantab.net
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