Sustainable Seafood at Audubon Nature Institute Founded in
Sustainable Seafood at Audubon Nature Institute
Founded in 2012
What does G. U. L. F. do? Certification Fishery Improvement Projects Community Engagement and Education
What does G. U. L. F. do? G. U. L. F Certification Fishery Improvement Projects Technical Programs Community Engagement and Education
What does G. U. L. F. do? G. U. L. F Certification Fishery Improvement Projects Community Engagement and Education Outreach
Sustainability Certification Update The G. U. L. F. Responsible Fisheries Management Standard
Developing the G. U. L. F. RFM Standard The G. U. L. F. Responsible Fisheries Management certification is based on the FAO/ISO standards and principles FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries FAO Ecolabeling Guidelines International Standards Organization (ISO) 17065
Developing the G. U. L. F. RFM Standard The G. U. L. F. Responsible Fisheries Management certification is based on the FAO/ISO standards and principles FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries FAO Ecolableing Guidelines ISO 17065 Initiated by Louisiana but designed for Gulf -wide use Technical Advisory Committee has Gulf -wide representation
G. U. L. F. RFM Standard: Where are we now? Finalized version of the Standard To be released next week
G. U. L. F. RFM Standard: Where are we now? Finalized version of the Standard To be released next week Guidance Documents and procedures are in final stages Will be posted for Public Comment by late Spring/early Summer
G. U. L. F. RFM Standard: Where are we now? Finalized version of the Standard Guidance Documents and procedures are in final stages To be released next week Will be posted for Public Comment by late Spring/early Summer Two pilot fisheries in assessment – to be completed in summer 2016 Louisiana Blue crab Louisiana Oyster
G. U. L. F. RFM Standard: Where are we now? Finalized version of the Standard Guidance Documents and procedures are in final stages To be released next week Will be posted for Public Comment by late Spring/early Summer Two pilot fisheries in assessment – completed in summer 2016 Blue crab Oyster Formal accreditation Technical review completed Procedural review in process – will be finished this summer Full accreditation by summer 2016
G. U. L. F. RFM Standard: Next Steps Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Benchmarking Recruiting other Gulf of Mexico fisheries
Community Engagement and Outreach
Regional Program
Community Engagement and Outreach Seafood festivals
Community Engagement and Outreach Seafood festivals Industry engagement
Industry Engagement: Tow the Time
Industry Engagement: Gear Inspection
Community Engagement and Outreach Clean up efforts Seafood festivals Industry engagement
Community Engagement and Outreach Clean up efforts Seafood festivals Industry engagement Restaurant program
Restaurant Program Goals: Create a community of restaurants dedicated to local, sustainable seafood Train front of house staff
Restaurant Partners Angeline Cotton – Monroe Palace Café Atchafalaya Dante’s Kitchen Peche Seafood Grill Audubon Clubhouse Café Dickie Brennan Steakhouse Purloo Balise GW Fins Restaurant R’evolution Bayona High Hat Café Ruffino’s – Baton Rouge Borgne La Petit Grocery Ruffino’s on the River Lafayette Bourbon House Meauxbar Tableau Carmo Nonna – Monroe Ye Olde College Inn
Restaurant Program: Educational Dinners
Restaurant Program: Educational Dinners
Restaurant Program: Educational Dinners
Mobile App – Gulf Seafood Guide Seasonality of finfish and shellfish How to check for freshness Species profiles Restaurant Partners
Community Engagement and Outreach: Next Steps Continued presences at festivals
Community Engagement and Outreach: Next Steps Continued presences at festivals Expansion of restaurant partnership program
Community Engagement and Outreach: Next Steps Continued presences at festivals Expansion of restaurant partnership program Additional educational dinners
Community Engagement and Outreach: Next Steps Continued presences at festivals Expansion of restaurant partnership program Additional educational dinners Expansion of Tow the Time Campaign
Community Engagement and Outreach: Next Steps Continued presences at festivals Expansion of restaurant partnership program Additional educational dinners Expansion of Tow the Time Campaign Continued facilitating gear checks
Marine Advancement Plans are Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) designed for Gulf of Mexico fisheries
G. U. L. F. Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs): History Awarded grant in 2013 by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
G. U. L. F. FIPs: History Awarded grant in 2013 by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Charged with creating Fishery Improvement Projects for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries
G. U. L. F. FIPs: History Awarded grant in 2013 by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Charged with creating Fishery Improvement Projects for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Called Marine Advancement Plans (MAPs) to distinguish region and process
G. U. L. F. FIPs: History Awarded grant in 2013 by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Charged with creating Fishery Improvement Projects for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Called Marine Advancement Plans (MAPs) to distinguish region and process MAPs=FIPs
Marine Advancement Plans Designed after SFP FIP model FAO MSC documents instead of
Marine Advancement Plans Designed after SFP FIP model FAO documents instead of MSC Work directly with management agencies during process
Marine Advancement Plans Designed after SFP FIP model FAO documents instead of MSC Work directly with management agencies during process Addresses whole fishery
Current MAPs Florida Blue Crab Alabama Blue Crab Mississippi Blue Crab Texas Blue Crab Florida Stone Crab Texas Shrimp Mississippi's Shrimp Alabama Shrimp Louisiana Shrimp Industry Management NGO’s
How we communicate MAPs Provide summary MAP report to buyers, retailers and restaurants who request information on the fishery
How we communicate MAPs Publish information on the G. U. L. F. website- updated regularly
How we communicate MAPs Post finalized/active MAPs on other well-known FIP websites: SFP FIP Directory fisheryimprovementprojects. org
MAPs: Next Steps Finalize the current shrimp MAPs in progress: Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas
MAPs: Next Steps Finalize the current shrimp MAPs in progress: Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Publicize shrimp MAPs on the G. U. L. F. website and SFP’s FIP Directory
MAPs: Next Steps Finalize the current shrimp MAPs in progress: Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Publicize shrimp MAPs on the G. U. L. F. website and SFP’s FIP Directory G. U. L. F. will be beta testing a new FIP directory with Fish. Choice’s Fisheryprogress. org website
How to get involved in a MAP Sign a Letter of Support
How to get involved in a MAP Sign a Letter of Support Participate in a MAP
How to get involved in a MAP Sign a Letter of Support Participate in a MAP Agree to annual courtesy gear inspections by Gary Graham (Texas Sea Grant)
How to get involved in a MAP Sign a Letter of Support Participate in a MAP Agree to annual courtesy gear inspections by Gary Graham (Texas Sea Grant) Distribute Tow Time Stickers to skimmer fleet to encourage compliance with regulations
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