Several regions in Mexico are currently undergoing active FIPs to move toward MSC-comparable standards:
The following draft report summarizes the status of the (coastal finfish) fisheries in Mexico, primarily based on data from FisheryProgress and Seafood Watch . Overview of the "Escama" Fishery Escama
: Focuses on developing stock assessments for five key species to define reference points (biomass, catch, and fishing mortality). Several regions in Mexico are currently undergoing active
: Approximately 35.4% of assessed stocks globally were at unsustainable levels as of recent FAO data, a trend reflected in Mexican coastal finfish. Many "escama" stocks in Mexico are currently fished at levels considered unsustainable due to increasing landings over the last decade. Many "escama" stocks in Mexico are currently fished
: Ongoing audits evaluate performance indicators such as stock status and ecosystem impacts. Key Recommendations for Sustainability Mexico El Rosario and Isla Cedros finfish - trap/handline
In Mexico, the term refers to multispecific coastal finfish fisheries that are critical to the socioeconomic stability of coastal communities. These fisheries provide essential income, food security, and employment through small-scale, artisanal operations.
Recent assessments indicate significant challenges regarding the sustainability of these stocks.