What Makes Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Work? Jesse Marsh Scaling Blue, LLC Seafood Expo North America March 19, 2017
FIPs are tools to achieve more sustainable fisheries Jesse Marsh
Key Factors Stepwise approach to improve sustainability of a fishery Use power of markets to incentivize change Involve multiple stakeholder groups Change on the water Jesse Marsh
Industry Government NGOs Fishing Communities FIP Fishery Experts
FIPs continue to grow in popularity worldwide, and proliferated most quickly in Southeast Asia in recent years 1 Canada (1 FIP) Northern Europe (7 FIPs) 3 4 2 1 4 Russia (7 FIPs) 5 2 United States (7 FIPs) Mexico 4 (9 FIPs) 5 2 Central America / 5 Caribbean (7 FIPs) 1 1 Southern Europe (1 FIP) West Africa (1 FIP) Indian Subcontinent (4 FIPs) 2 2 4 China (4 FIPs) 1 2 Oceania (3 FIPs) Total number of FIPs* identified globally (83 FIPs) 44 7 * At or past stage 2, excluding ISSF 32 # # # 1 1 12 South America (14 FIPs) Number of stage 2 and 3 FIPs Number of stage 4 and 5 FIPs Number of FIPs that have entered the MSC Source: CEA survey of SFP, WWF, MSC, Ocean Outcomes, ISSF, MDPI, GMRI, CeDePesca, FisheryImprovementProjects.org, FishStatJ Growth of FIPs by continent 49 (2006-2014) 38 6 3 9 17 6 5 06 07 08 27 6 8 5 7 6 10 9 11 12 10 56 6 6 12 11 16 19 74 7 7 14 15 83 7 8 14 17 29 33 Southeast Asia (18 FIPs) Packard Foundation Seafood Metrics Report June 2015 Page 5 1 3 7 8 14 17 33 10 Africa Oceania South America Asia 8 Central America Europe North America
FIPs started with whitefish, but now cover many different commodities 2 0 Molluscs Squid Salmon Small Pelagics Whitefish Shrimp 6 0 1 Cumulative number of FIPs that have reached stage 2, by commodity group Other Large Pelagics Major tuna species Crabs and lobsters Miscellaneous fish 14 2 7 0 2 23 2 5 1 7 4 3 34 4 5 2 8 2 7 5 43 4 5 3 7 4 8 3 52 4 5 3 9 8 7 11 5 67 2 5 6 6 10 8 7 14 9 Number of FIPs 88 90 82 1 2 0 5 2 80 5 8 8 8 70 8 11 60 10 50 11 9 40 11 12 30 14 14 20 15 16 10 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 CEA analysis based on data provided by FIP implementers.
Companies with public commitments to support or source from FIPs
Map 2009 www.outline-world-map.com Ecuador mahi mahi Tokyo Bay sea perch Chinese red swimming crab Indonesia tuna Ecuador mahi mahi
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Fishery Improvement in Northeast Asia A Collaborative Effort to Bring Stakeholders Together For Success
About Ocean Outcomes We envision a future with healthy aquatic ecosystems, a plentiful and profitable seafood supply, and thriving fishing and fish farming communities. Fishery Improvement Projects Supply chain analysis Fishery assessments Traceability and IUU oceanoutcomes.org
Tokyo Bay Sea Perch Fishery Improvement Project oceanoutcomes.org
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Kaiko Bussan, Inc. Seafood wholesaler in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Co-owned by two purse seine fishing companies, Daiden Maru Co. Ltd. and Nakasen Maru Ltd. 4 midscale purse seine vessels (Daiden Maru and Nakasen Maru each own 2 vessels) Main Species: Sea Perch, Gizzard Shad Catch Volume: 544,000 Lbs. Season: March 1 December 31 oceanoutcomes.org
FIP Deliverables Describe and assess current harvest strategy and evaluate potential improvements to make it more robust and precautionary Collect information to support stock monitoring, such as CPUE or catch samples Identify and develop a plan to monitor and manage potential encounters with ETP species Develop catch profiles of all species caught, including catch volumes Examine long-term objectives in the national fishery management system and develop precautionary approach if necessary Pilot a supply chain traceability system oceanoutcomes.org
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Elements of Success Vested fishers who understand that their business viability is directly linked to the health of their fishery Fishery managers who want to see community-based small scale fisheries succeed in Japan Retailers that are committed to ensuring that the seafood in their supply chain meets global sustainability standards. And if they don t, then the fishery needs to improve in order for sourcing to continue On the ground support for the fishers as they are improving A clearly communicated plan from the outset of the project, so that we re managing expectations oceanoutcomes.org
Chinese Red Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project oceanoutcomes.org
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Red Swimming Crab Fishery Overview Target species: Red swimming crab (Portunus haani), Threespotted swimming crab (Portunus sanguinolentus) Total annual landing: over 60,000 tons of crab, RSC accounting for 70% and TSC 15% Vessels and gear types: over 1,000 vessels using bottom trawl and 80 using cage/pot Target area: Taiwan-Minnan Bank (fishing ground) and Zhangzhou (processing hub) 7,300 tons, 64% oceanoutcomes.org
FIP Deliverables Develop an ecosystem-based fishery management plan pillared by: 1. Close monitoring of the target stocks and assessment to the fisheries impact to ecosystem 2. Scientific advice on fishing efforts guaranteeing Maximum Sustainable Yield 3. Recommendations on management options to phase out destructive fishing gears and preserve key habitats Participating organizations will explore technical, political & legislative tools and market-based solutions to engage the main stakeholders in the development and implementation of the fishery management plan. oceanoutcomes.org
FIP Participants and Key Stakeholders Fishery Bureau of Ministry of Agriculture Fujian Provincial Ocean and Fishery Department Zhangzhou Municipal Ocean and Fishery Bureau Dongshan County Government NFI Crab Council and its relevant member enterprises Ocean Outcomes (O2) Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS) (FIP Coordination, Scientific and technological support, and market solutions) China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Alliance (CAPPMA) Zhangzhou Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Association (ZAPPMA) (FIP Coordination, market solutions, and advocacy for governance and management measures) Local fishermen s associations from Provincial to County levels oceanoutcomes.org
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Elements of Success Government participation at the provincial, regional and National levels A supply chain of which 100% of the product goes to a market that is demanding sustainability Motivated fishers who have seen their resource shrink; both in size of the crabs and the volume which they catch An organized client group in NFI Crab Council, and more specifically the Red Crab Working Group Again, a clearly communicated plan from the outset of the project, so that we re managing expectations oceanoutcomes.org
Shared Elements for Success Listening to stakeholders (not forcing our model upon them) Building a strong network of ACTIVE stakeholders Realistic expectations developing a realistic work plan with a realistic timeline Empowerment and accountability Celebrating every win! oceanoutcomes.org
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What Makes FIPs work? ANOVA FOOD, LLC/ FISHING & LIVING PROGRAM HELEN PACKER Boston SENA, 2017
Fishing & Living FIPs Vietnam Handline & Longline Yellowfin Tuna 2014 Micronesia Longline Yellowfin Tuna 2015 Indonesia Hanline Yellowfin Tuna 2011 Cook Islands Longline Yellowfin Tuna 2013
FIP Progress Indonesia FIP Vietnam FIP 1.2 BMT Progress Tracker 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.80 1.00 0.80 Expected Actual 0.2 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Micronesia No progress review yet Cook Islands FIP Just got certified!
Indonesian Handline Tuna- MSC scores No Harvest strategy/ No Control Rules 2 1 Scoring Category Overview 0 1 12 14 1 4 9 2 All PIs Principle 1 Principle 2 Principle 3 Stock Status 6 Ecosystem Impacts 4 Management System <60 60-79 Poor Monitoring, Control & Enforcement 80 Poor data and management on by catch/etps
Improvements Poor Data Collect Data in landing sites Data sharing with Government Harvest Control Rules HCR workshops Control, Surveillance & Monitoring Vessel licenses & registration Piloting time-lapse cameras
Indonesian Handline Tuna FIP 2010-2013 In-house program Since 2013 Collaboration with Indonesian NGO
Direct Implementation Start Small Data collection Fishermen trainings Presence on the ground Field teams & offices Direct engagement of suppliers
Stakeholder Engagement Government Local Multi-stakeholder Committees Co-organizing of local & national workshops Data sharing Embassy/USAID Industry association Supply chain engagement Industry associations Field Teams
Stakeholder Engagement NGOs Joint FIP planning & Implementation All stakeholders FIP Steering Committee
FIP Planning & Implementation Agreed Workplan Clear division of responsibilities Clear financing mechanisms and budget Building local capacity MSC and FIP trainings Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate
Conclusions Not one approach fits all BUT some general success factors include: Start with the low hanging fruit Multi-stakeholder collaboration Government & Supply chain engagement Clear and coordinated planning Building local capacity Long term Commitment
THANK YOU! QUESTIONS? Contact: Helen.packer@anovafoodusa.com
Ecuador mahi mahi FIP Panel: What Makes Fishery Improvement Projects Work? Boston Seafood Show March 19, 2017 Pablo Guerrero, WWF Ecuador
Characteristics of the fleet Artisanal longline fleet (3,300 boats) Operation model: associative fishing Wide range of operation Average annual production: 10 thousand tons SRP WWF by-catch Program SRP SRP
SCENARIO IN 2008 Scattered and scant information Complete ignorance about the actual impact of the fishery There was only one management measure (minimum size to protect juveniles) Very limited controls (6 inspectors) There was no plan
What has improved since 2010? Achievements under P1 (Stock condition) - Increase of inspectors (220), observers (25) - Improved processes of data collection and analysis of biological - fishery information - Training of national technicians - Establishment of a traceability system: Monitoring certificates, mobilization guides, database - Strengthening of scientific cooperation (IATTC) - Publication of studies Fuente: SRP
Achievements under P2 (Impact on the ecosystem) Entanglements and hookings of sea turtles were identified as the most important ecosystemic impact of the fishery Establishment of an observer program Training of fishers in good practices to mitigate bycatch Replacement of J hooks by circular hooks, modification to reduce entanglement in the longline Elimination of import tariffs for circular hooks WWF by-catch Program
Achievements under P3 (Effective Management) Ecuador has developed, adopted and revised the NPOA for the conservation of mahi mahi, as a national legal tool to organize the improvement of fishing activities. Since 2011, Ecuador has issued five ministerial agreements to formally adopt the mahi mahi NPOA, regulate the closure, minimum size of catch, limit fishing effort and adopt the observer program. Improvement of the control and monitoring system for the implementation of existing management measures.
Key elements that allowed the advance of the FIP - Key export product (Government and exporters interest) - Leadership SRP (Champions) - Political will to promote MSC certification - Public support demonstrations - Insertion of the topic in IATTC (Regional Scientific Cooperation) - Permanent monitoring, adaptive management WWF
Thanks pablo.guerrero@wwf.org.ec Fuente: SRP
Jesse Marsh Panel Discussion
Common Success Factors Supply chain actively engaged Government participation and leadership Long-term commitment Clear and coordinated communications and planning Building local capacity Jesse Marsh