USAID/ CAM Illegal, Undocumented and Unreported Fishing in Central America 1 By Luis Ramos
Traceability system for lobster MAREA/WWF Monitoring improved fishing practices for lobster on industrial vessels outfitted with traps was obtained using safe and sustainable fishing practices. 18,000 lb. = $279,000 from Honduras and Nicaragua Miskito coast to Miami Source: MAREA ( lobster export: Honduras: 1,455 T, US$43 M Nicaragua: 1,515 T, US$28 M Source: NOAA USAID CAM work on IUU
AWARENESS and TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
HARMONIZATION OF ACTIONS TO COMBAT IUU OSPESCA: Regional Integration Fishery Police Binding Norms (?) 4
Industrial and Artisanal Fishing bahia-de-Jiquilisco pierde-el-apetito-por-la-sopa-de-aleta-de-tiburon Los pescadores artesanales denuncian que los barcos trabajan en sitios prohibidos Pesqueros industriales cazan de forma ilegal forma-ilegal-72120
What has worked Mutually agreed inspections TEDs in shrimp industry. Ban Market/consumer demand of sustainable practices 6
Lessons learned Reflections Artisanal fisheries depend on local government enforcement and education Industrial fisheries may respond better to market driven demand Low enforcement: lack of will vs lack of capacity No government adopted the reporting/tracking system Traceability investment is expensive. Only of interest to tradables There is local market for undersized lobster Artisanal, much unreported fishing.
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