Escama
: The category includes more than 440 bony fish species , often categorized into 17 major groups for management purposes.
Several regions in Mexico are currently undergoing active FIPs to move toward MSC-comparable standards: Escama
: 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. : The category includes more than 440 bony
: 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 : Ongoing audits evaluate performance indicators such as
Recent assessments indicate significant challenges regarding the sustainability of these stocks.
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