Other: What are the most important species caught in this fishery? Please indicate up to six species. Common name Scientific name (if known) Fishing season (months of the year) Example: Pacific cod macrocephalus May to August 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Indicate the overall status of the species you listed in question 4. Species common name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unexploited Underexploited Fully exploited Overexploited Depleted Recovering No assessment I don’t know Unexploited Underexploited Fully exploited Overexploited Depleted Recovering No assessment I don’t know Unexploited Underexploited exploited Overexploited Depleted Recovering No assessment I don’t know Unexploited Underexploited Fully exploited Overexploited Depleted Recovering No assessment I don’t know Unexploited Underexploited Fully exploited Overexploited Depleted Recovering No assessment I don’t know Unexploited Underexploited Fully exploited Overexploited Depleted Recovering No assessment I don’t know Is a stock assessment conducted to understand the status of the target species by this fishery? No Yes 6a) If yes, how often is a stock assessment conducted for this fishery? Annually Every other year Every 5 years (please explain): For catch destined for human consumption, which markets is the catch traded in? Product destination (check all that apply)
Number of fishing vessels Less than 20 21-100 101-300 More than 300 Motorization Indicates the presence of an engine on board, the horse power (hp) and whether outboard or inboard. If multiple engines consider the main one only. The fishing vessels do not have engines. Outboard engine/ inboard engine ≤100hp Inboard engine, less than 400 horsepower Inboard engine, more than 400 horsepower Average length (meters) Less than 12 meters 12-24 meters Greater than 24 meters Average gross tonnage Less than 10 tons 10-50 gross tons Greater than 50 gross tons Refrigeration/storage There is no cold storage for catch on the fishing vessels. Ice box on deck An ice box is a container filled with ice for the purpose of chilling fish (above or below deck). Ice hold below deck An ice hold is a structure below deck containing ice for the purpose of chilling fish. Refrigerated hold deck A refrigerated hold is part of boat structure and is mechanically refrigerated for the purpose of freezing fish. Labor/crew Individual and/or family members Cooperative group Any arrangement in which individuals, other than family members or paid crew, work together to carry out the fishing operation. Less than 3 paid crew Payment can be monetary or non-monetary (e.g. part of the catch) More than 4 paid crew Payment can be monetary or non-monetary (e.g. part of the catch) Which of the following fish aggregating devices are used in this fishery? No fish aggregating devices are used in this fishery. Moored fish aggregating devices Drifting fish aggregating devices Other: IV) Ownership Who owns the fishing vessels that participate in this fishery? Check all that apply. No fishing vessels are used in this fishery. The community as a whole
Fishing rights held by foreign entities Part V - Challenges to fishing rights Fishing rights in a fishery can be threatened by illegal fishing activities, conflicts within the fishing sector or between sectors, and by hazards. This section includes questions aimed at identifying the presence of these threats and how those responsible for managing the fishery resolve them. Monitoring and Enforcement Who is responsible for monitoring fishing activities and enforcing regulations in this fishery? Check all that apply. No entity is responsible for monitoring and enforcement. Government entity(ies) Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) Non-governmental organization (NGO) Local community(ies) Other: Which of the following monitoring, control and surveillance systems are used to monitor fishing activity in this fishery? Check all that apply. Before fishing While fishing During landing Post landing Clearance / issue of documentation Vessel clearance None Other: Logbook Patrol vessels Patrol planes Helicopters Observers VMS Satellite Imagery Beach patrols Navy or coastguards None Other: Catch Monitoring Transhipment monitoring None Other: Market and sales monitoring Export monitoring Roadblocks and transport monitoring None Other: Which of the following enforcement measures are used to ensure compliance with the fishery’s regulations? Check all that apply. Economic sanctions (e.g. fines) Temporary suspension of the fishing rights Permanent withdrawal of the fishing rights Confiscation of fishing equipment Confiscation of fishing vessel Criminal charges and imprisonment Enforcement measure carried by the community (e.g. peer pressure) There are no enforcement measures used in this fishery.