MSC SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES CERTIFICATION

Surveillance Report for the Juan Fernandez Rock Lobster Fishery

2nd Surveillance September 2017

Certificate Code: F-ACO-0070 Client: Subsecretaría de Pesca y Acuicultura Prepared By: Acoura Marine Authors: Ian Scott, Patricio Arana

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Assessment Data Sheet

Certified Fishery: Juan Fernandez Rock Lobster Fishery

Fishery Management Agency: SUBPESCA

Species: Juan Fernández Lobster (Jasus frontalis)

Fishing Method: Trap

Certificate Code: F-ACO-0070

Certification Date: 04/Jan/2015

Certification Expiration Date: 05/Jan/2020

Certification Body: Acoura Marine Ltd, 6 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ, Scotland. MSC Fisheries Department. Tel: +44(0)131 335 6601 Email: [email protected] Web: www.Acoura.com

Surveillance Stage: Surveillance stage 2

Surveillance Date: August 21st, 2017

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 1

2.1 CERTIFICATE HOLDER DETAILS ...... 1 3 BACKGROUND ...... 2

3.1 CHANGES IN THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ...... 2 3.2 CHANGES TO PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT OR INDUSTRY ...... 6 3.3 CHANGES TO SCIENTIFIC BASE OF INFORMATION INCLUDING STOCK ASSESSMENTS ...... 6 3.3.1 Introduction ...... 6 3.3.2 Lobster ...... 8 3.4 ANY DEVELOPMENTS OR CHANGES WITHIN THE FISHERY WHICH IMPACT TRACEABILITY OR THE ABILITY TO SEGREGATE BETWEEN FISH FROM THE UNIT OF CERTIFICATION (UOC) AND FISH FROM OUTSIDE THE UOC (NON- CERTIFIED FISH) ...... 16 3.5 TAC & CATCH DATA ...... 16 3.6 SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS ...... 17 4 ASSESSMENT PROCESS ...... 18

4.1 DETAILS OF 2ND SURVEILLANCE AUDIT PROCESS ...... 18 4.2 SCOPE & HISTORY OF THE ASSESSMENT ...... 18 4.2.1 Surveillance team details ...... 18 4.2.2 Date & Location of surveillance audit ...... 18 4.2.3 Stakeholder consultation & meetings ...... 18 4.2.4 What was Inspected? ...... 18 4.2.5 Stakeholder Consultation ...... 19 4.2.6 MSC Standards, Requirements and Guidance used ...... 19 4.2.7 Confirmation that destructive fishing practices or controversial unilateral exemptions have not been introduced ...... 19 5 CONDITIONS ...... 20

5.1 CONDITION RC1 ...... 20 5.2 CONDITION RC2 ...... 22 5.3 CONDITION RC3 ...... 25 5.4 CONDITION RC4 ...... 26 5.5 CONDITION RC5 ...... 30 5.6 CONDITION RC6 ...... 32 5.7 CONDITION RC7 ...... 33 5.8 CONDITION AS1 ...... 35 5.9 CONDITION AS2 ...... 36 5.10 CONDITION AS3 ...... 38 5.11 CONDITION AS4 ...... 39 5.12 CONDITION AS5 ...... 40 5.13 CONDITION AS6 ...... 41 5.14 CONDITION AS7 ...... 43 5.15 CONDITION AS8 ...... 44 5.16 CONDITION ID1 ...... 45 5.17 CONDITION ID2 ...... 47 5.18 CONDITION ID3 ...... 48 5.19 CONDITION ID4 ...... 49

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5.20 CONDITION ID5 ...... 50 5.21 CONDITION ID6 ...... 51 5.22 CONDITION ID7 ...... 53 5.23 CONDITION ID8 ...... 54 6 CONCLUSION...... 56 7 REFERENCES ...... 56 8 APPENDIX 1 – RE-SCORING EVALUATION TABLES ...... 57 9 APPENDIX 2 - STAKEHOLDER SUBMISSIONS ...... 57 10 APPENDIX 3 - SURVEILLANCE AUDIT INFORMATION ...... 57 11 APPENDIX 4 - ADDITIONAL DETAIL ON CONDITIONS/ ACTIONS/ RESULTS ...... 57 12 APPENDIX 5 - SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMME ...... 57

TABLE 1: JUAN FERNÁNDEZ LOBSTER: MEMBERS OF THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (AUGUST 2017) ...... 3 TABLE 2. EFFORT, CATCH PER TRIP AND MONTHLY CATCH OF JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER IN THE SUBSYSTEMS AS, RC-SC AND DI, 2015/16 AND 2016/2017 (FIRST THREE MONTHS)...... 9 TABLE 3: JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER DI: MONTHLY CPUE OF RETAINED LOBSTER 2010/11- 2016/17 ...... 16 TABLE 4: JUAN FERNÁNDEZ LOBSTER: LANDINGS ...... 16 TABLE 5: JUAN FERNÁNDEZ LOBSTER: SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS ...... 17 TABLE 6: JUAN FERNÁNDEZ LOBSTER: CLIENT MEETING ...... 18 TABLE 7: JUAN FERNÁNDEZ ROCK LOBSTER: UNITS OF CERTIFICATION ...... 19 TABLE 8: CERTIFICATION SCORES ...... 19 TABLE 9: CATCH (MT) OF SPECIES FOR USE AS BAIT IN THE LOBSTER FISHERY - RC, AS & ID 2016...... 24

FIGURE 1: ARCHIPELAGO JUAN FERNANDEZ AND THE DESVENTURADAS ...... 2 FIGURE 2: JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER: TOTAL LANDINGS (MT) 1945 - 2016 ...... 7 FIGURE 3: DELIMITATION OF FISHING AREAS AROUND THE ISLANDS...... 8 FIGURE 4. JUAN FERNÁNDEZ LOBSTER: CPUE BY FISHING ZONE IN RC/SC, BY FISHING SEASON (2005 - 16) ...... 10 FIGURE 5: JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER RC/SC: EFFORT, CATCH & CPUE BY ZONE, 2015/16, 2016/17 (O, N, D) .. 11 FIGURE 6: JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER: MONTHLY AVERAGES RC/SC. CPUE RETAINED (UPPER FIGURE) AND NON- RETAINED (LOWER FIGURE) 2006-16. COLORED LINES REPRESENT MOVING AVERAGES ...... 12 FIGURE 7: JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER RC/SC: STANDARDIZED CPUE BY FISHING SEASON (2006-16) ...... 13 FIGURE 8: JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER AS: EFFORT, CATCH AND CPUE 2015/16 & 2016/17 (O, N, D) ...... 14 FIGURE 9: JUAN FERNANDEZ LOBSTER AS: MONTHLY AVERAGES CPUE RETAINED (UPPER FIGURE) AND NON-RETAINED (LOWER FIGURE) 2006-16. COLORED LINES REPRESENT MOVING AVERAGES ...... 15

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1 INTRODUCTION The context of the audit is provided in the Public Recertification Report. The purpose of the annual Surveillance Report is fourfold, to: (i) Identify and report any material changes in the fishery relevant to its Certification against the MSC standard compared to the original assessment; (ii) Monitor and report on the progress achieved in meeting any Conditions to the Certification; (iii) Monitor the response to any (non-binding) recommendations; and (iv) Rescore any Performance Indicators (PIs) where there have been material changes relevant to the Certification over the previous year, with focus on the PIs that received a score of less than 80 and are subject to a Condition. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Certificate Holder Details Fishery name Juan Fernández Rock Lobster Fishery Units of assessment Species: Juan Fernández Lobster (Jasus frontalis) Fishing Method: Trap Geographical Area: Robinson Crusoe & Sta Clara Management System: SUBPESCA Client Group: SUBPESCA Eligible Fishers: Licensed fishers in Juan Fernández.

Species: Juan Fernández Lobster (Jasus frontalis) Fishing Method: Trap Geographical Area: Alexander Selkirk Management System: SUBPESCA Client Group: SUBPESCA Eligible Fishers: Licensed fishers in Juan Fernández.

Species: Juan Fernández Lobster (Jasus frontalis) Fishing Method: Trap Geographical Area: Desventuradas Management System: SUBPESCA Client Group: SUBPESCA Eligible Fishers: Licensed fishers in Juan Fernández. Date certified 04/Jan/2015 Date of expiry 05/Jan/2020 Surveillance level & type Off–site (3); On-site (1). Surveillance audit date 21st August 2017 Surveillance stage 2nd Surveillance ✓ Surveillance team Lead assessor: Ian Scott. Assessor: Patricio Arana CAB Acoura Marine CAB contact details Address 6 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ Phone/Fax 0131 335 6662 Email [email protected] Contact Billy Hynes Client contact details Address Calle Bellavista 168, Valparaíso, Chile Phone ++56 9 9917 3970 Email [email protected] Contact Alejandro Karstegl

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3 BACKGROUND 3.1 Changes in the Management System A number of management regulations have been implemented to protect lobsters.1 There have been no changes in the past year. Article 8 of the Fisheries Law (2013) requires fishery management committees (FMC) to be established to advise SUBPESCA and develop of fishery management plans (FMPs).2 Art. 8 is amended by Art 9 bis. for artisanal fisheries. SUBPESCA may apply a management plan to all or part of a region or regions.3 An FMC for the Juan Fernandez fishery was established in May 2014. Its remit covers the range of species caught in the archipelago4 and its authority extends to the Desventuradas fishery (Figure 1). As of August 2017, the members of the FMC are as shown in Table 1.

Figure 1: Archipelago Juan Fernandez and the Desventuradas

1 (i) A minimum landing size of 115 mm (measured from the base of the antennas to the shell’s posterior edge) (D. Ex. N°1584/1934). (ii) The immediate release of lobsters with visible eggs, and individuals less than the legal minimum size (D. Ex. N°188/1972). (iii) In JF and AS, an annual close season May 15th - September 30th inclusive (D.S. N°233/1962; D. Ex. N°311/2004). In DV, June 1st - September 30th inclusive (D.S. N°1241/1951). (iv) To be marketed or transported, landings must be declared before May 15th and sold fresh by September 20th. (v) The single authorized fishing gear is the trap (R. Ex., N°957/1992). (vi) The inscription of new vessels in the artisanal fishing register for the lobster fishery in Juan Fernández, the Valparaíso Region and the Chilean oceanic islands is suspended (R. Ex. N°3557/2014). 2 The role of FMCs is to: Define long-term goals for the conservation and management of fisheries and protection of ecosystems, with the periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the measures adopted; Adopt greater caution in management when scientific information is uncertain, unreliable or incomplete; the lack of scientific information is not a reason to postpone or not implement required conservation and management measures; Use an ecosystem approach that considers the interrelationship of the predominant species in a given area; Manage fisheries resources in a transparent, accountable and inclusive manner; Collect, verify, report and share public data on aquatic resources and ecosystems in a systematic, timely and accurate way; Consider the impact of fishing on associated or dependent species and the preservation of the aquatic environment; Aim to avoid or eliminate overfishing and excess fishing capacity; Monitor effective compliance with conservation and management measures; Minimize the discard of the target and by-catch species and minimize by-catch; and Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the measures every five years. 3 The FMC shall be composed of not less than two nor more than seven representatives of artisanal fishermen, a representative of the processing plants, a representative of the Dirección General del Territorio Marítimo y Marina Mercante and a representative of SERNAPESCA; the FMP must be evaluated every 3 years; and new entrants may be allowed providing the sustainability of the fishery is not affected. 4 Juan Fernández lobster (Jasus frontalis); golden crab (Chaceon chilensis); breca (morwong) (Nemadactylus gayi); jack mackerel (Caranx georgianus); sea chub (Girella albostriata); jacks (Caranx georgianus); moray eel (Gymnotorax porphyeus); and yellowtail amberjack (Seriola lalandi). 2 | P a g e

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Table 1: Juan Fernández Lobster: Members of the Fishery Management Committee (August 2017)

Institución Titular Suplente

SUBPESCA Franciso Ponce Martínez Alejandro Karstegl

SERNAPESCA Marcelo Arredondo Cristian Espinoza

Gobernación Marítima de Capitán de Navío LT Rodrigo Valparaíso Vattuone Garcés

Representantes sector Rolando Recabarren Camacho Guillermo González de Rodt. artesanal Isla Robinson Crusoe -Santa Clara Waldo Chamorro Paredes Danie González Aguirre

Daniel Chamorro Burgos Franco Recabarren Salas

Marcelo Rossi Escudero Manuel Chamorro Burgos

Representantes sector Jorge González Chamorro Manuel de Rodt Solis artesanal isla Alejandro Selkirk Ronaldo Contreras Schiller Sergio Ruz Araya

Representantes de Islas Guillermo Martínez Recabarren Aldo Recabarren Green Desventuradas

Representante de plantas Teodoro Rivadeneira Recabarren Andrés Chamorro Burgos de proceso

Source: http://www.subpesca.cl/portal/616/w3-propertyvalue-53085.html#collapse00 (accessed 31/08/17) Given that the management approach is highly dependent on cooperative action between the authorities (SUBPESCA, SERNAPESCA and IFOP) and users, the dynamics of the system and consideration of the progress achieved are best reviewed by reference to the minutes of the meetings. The comments of the first surveillance report bear repeating. Any harvest strategy and harvest control rule will be in the context of the physical limitation on fishing effort. The only permanent settlement is Robinson Crusoe, where the main fishery is based (Photo 1). Many residents leave the islands when the fishery is closed. Fishers base themselves on Alexandro Selkirk in the fishing season. Sea conditions require fishers to beach their vessels and only limited space available (Photo 2). The Desventuradas are inhabitable on a permament basis due to the lack of water. Living conditions are basic (Photo 3). Fishing activity is subject to permission from the military authorities. In sum, there is an effective limit on fishing effort. This reality restricts the opportunities for sessions of the FMC to immediately before the start of the season and immediately following the end of the season. During the season, fishers are working and may be in Selkirk or the Desventuradas; out-of-season a large part of the population is not resident on the island. The first three meetings of the FMC were covered in the 2016 audit report (Scott & Arana 2016).

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In Robinson Crusoe, SUBPESCA and the FMC are supported by the consultants Estudios Ecologicos y Manejo Pesquero (ECOS) (Proyecto 2015-31-DAP-14). The ECOS report (ECOS 2017) provides a detailed presentation of the activities of the FMC in 2015/16 and related coordination meetings. The third coordination meeting on 30th August 2016 planned the fourth session of the FMC. Among the issues considered were: revison of the regulation on by-catch (Resolution 3115); regulations on fishing effort (number of vessels, number of traps and the material used in traps); traceability; the results of research on breca and lobster; and an up-date on the continuity of the GEF Humboldt project. In addition, various coordination meetings were held in Robinson Crusoe. The fourth coordination meeting held on 8th September 2016 was attended by 11 persons, representing SUBPESCA, ECOS, IFOP, SERNAPESCA, the Walton Foundation, the GEF Humboldt project, the municipality of Robinson Crusoe and the Universidad de Concepcion (including staff contracted in Robinson Crusoe). It confirmed the approach to the 4th FMC meeting. The fifth coordination meeting held on 12th September 2016 considered the potential to open the FMC meeting to the community, the need for a pre-meeting, and confirmed the issues to be covered, including those needed to the drafting of an FMP. It was recognised that the objectives of fishery management remained to be clearly defined, proposals were needed on limiting entry to the fishery, and there was a need to define the maximum number of traps allowed in the fishery. The third meeting of the FMC had been held on 1st -2nd June 2016. The main issues related to the lobster fishery were: • Regulation of fishing vessel movements; • Identification of other species that interact with the fishery; • The approach to compliance with Resolution 3115 that limits by-catch in a fishery that does not have quotas; • The number of licensed fishing vessels in each of the three sub-systems; • Consideration of the maximum number of traps per vessel; • The need to estimate MSY to provide indicators of which management actions may be required; • Consideration of how to introduce changes to the management system i.e. through Resolution or the FMP (which is legally binding once approved); • The need to increase the number of log books submitted with 100 % retrun by 2018; and • Traceability. The FMP was not discussed. The fourth meeting of the FMC was held on 5th – 6th May 2017. The main issues related to the lobster fishery were: • Agreement on the maximum number of traps per vessel; • The sanctions applicable for non-conformance with the FMP. A sixth meeting was held in September 2017. As the minutes are not officially available, it has not been considered in this audit. As reported by Karstegl at the audit meeting, a few issues have been informally discussed, including; • Proposed changes to the Law to make the administration of the Juan Fernandez fishery like that in Easter Island. • A maximum landing size for lobster; • The extension of the exclusive fishery limit; • Review of process to estimate catch weight (conversion to kg from the number of animals caught); • Developing an assessment model for lobster using external consultants. 4 | P a g e

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Photo 1: Robinson Crusoe

Source: IFOP 2017 Photo 2: Alexander Selkirk: Fishers’ Land Base

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Photo 3: Desventuradas: Fishers’ Land Base

3.2 Changes to personnel involved in science, management or industry None. 3.3 Changes to scientific base of information including stock assessments

3.3.1 Introduction The flora and fauna of the archipelago is rich and diverse, and the distribution of some species is exclusive or endemic. High, steep volcanic rocks predominate in the submarine substratum together with loose rocks from the coast. The many crevices, caves and labyrinths provide shelter for a wide variety of species. The location of the islands, separated from the distant continent by an ocean with depths of up to 4,000 m. +, provides the basis for flora and fauna with specific characteristics; a high percentage of the species are unique to the archipelago. The Juan Fernández spiny lobster, the most important marine resource in the archipelago, has been harvested since the end of the 19th century, with the fishery limited to residents of Robinson Crusoe Island, which is the only one with a permanent human settlement. Annually, some fishers and their families establish temporary residence on Alejandro Selkirk to fish lobster. In addition, a limited number of fishers may be based in the Desventuradas Islands for the same purpose. Statistics covering the past 7 decades show a clear annual catch variation in catch (Fig. 2). Such variation reflects: changes in fishing effort; changes in abundance due to variable oceanographic conditions; the impact of other environmental factors that influence ecosystem productivity; weather conditions that affect the number of fishing days; and external factors that may limit fishing opportunities, especially around the Desventuradas Islands. Between 1952 and 1964, annual landings of approximately 110 mt were recorded. This was followed by a decine, with yearly landings at 10 % of the previous average. In 2002, the official landing data showed a critical situation. Since 2005, however, the situation has recovered.

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Since the late 1970s, various studies have focused on the population dynamics of the lobster and its fishery. Established in the 2006/07 fishing season, annual monitoring projects have collected biological and fisheries information on lobster, golden crab (Chaceon chilensis) and other fish species. This wprk has been carried in full cooperation with the fishing community. From 2015, the responsible body has been the Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (IFOP), and this has contracted the University of Concepción to complete the projects, thus maintaining continuity in the programme.

Figure 2: Juan Fernandez lobster: Total Landings (mt) 1945 - 2016

Source: SERNAPESCA and Ernst et al, 2016b

The breca of Juan Fernández or morwong (Nemadactylus gayi), a main bait species in the lobster fisher, inhabits rocky coastal waters at depths between 0-180 m. The fish is: (i) a partial spawner, with a spawning period in April and May; and (ii) mainly carnivorous, feeding on amphipods, decapod crustaceans and small fish. Research indicates that its average length size and distribution have not changed significantly in recent years. Fishing yields were lower in 2014-15 compared to 2010-11. Fishing gear trials for breca with vertical long lines indicated that the best yields from hooks were obtained by fishing just above the seabed. The hydro-acoustic survey showed that the shoals were mainly distributed in coastal waters, at depths of 20 m - 140 m. The shoals are highly concentrated and compact during the day and found in the bottom 20 % of the water column, with a vertical extent of approximately 30 m. At night, the shoals disaggregate. The use of three fishing gears (hand line, horizontal longline and vertical longline) to capture breca depends on sea conditions and the character of the sea floor. The vertical longline is the most versatile gear and accounts for 75% to 95% of the catch; but in shallower waters the hand line is preferred. In 2015, the first hydroacoustic study of coastal fish fauna of the Juan Fernández archipelago took place through the GEF-UNDP project PIMS 4147. This documented the characteristics of the aggregations of the fish fauna in the neritic-insular zone of the Robinson Crusoe/Santa Clara subsystem. The results indicated a size range of 27 cm - 47 cm (fork length). The best fit regression based on the fork length of this species was TS = 20*logL-70.75 and TS = 20*logL-76.14 (Ernst et al., 2015).

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In 2016, a second project investigated the distribution, concentration sites and abundance of breca. The estimate of the total biomass of the Robinson Crusoe and Santa Clara demersal fish community (except unprospected areas) was 8,494 mt, with breca accounting for 1,948 mt (Ernst et al., 2016a). From end-2016, breca was renamed "Juan Fernandez breca" and associated with the lobster and the golden crab fisheries (Res. Ex. N°3110/2016 - http://www.subpesca.cl/portal/615/w3-article- 94843.html ). 3.3.2 Lobster Introduction The auditors received the most recent reports on the ongoing monitoring program of the crustacean fisheries in the Juan Fernández archipelago and the Desventuradas Islands in the three areas of the fishery, that started in 2015 (Ernst et al., 2016b). The fishery and biological analysis, considered the various zones established around the RC/SC and AS islands (Fig. 3).

Robinson Crusoe-Santa Clara Island Alejandro Selkirk Island Figure 3: Delimitation of fishing areas around the islands.

The results for lobster fishery cover the Oct/16 - May/16 fishing season and the start of the 2016/17 season (Oct - Dec) in the three subsystems (Table 2). The report also covers the fishery for golden crab (Chaceon chilensis) in the 2016 calendar year in RC/SC. The report provides analysis on: fishing vessels; fishing activity by subsystem and time; and biological data (sex ratio, size and reproductive condition). The information from marine traffic control on fishing trips, together with average catch per trip data from fishers’ logbooks, provides an estimate of catch and total effort in each subsystem (Table 2). In RC/SC, CPUE in 2015/16 ranged from 0.5 to 1 lobster per trap in all areas. Comparing this with 2013/14 indicated a stable CPUE. In contrast, the initial months of 2016/17 indicated a decline in CPUE. (Fig. 4). In zone 7 (south of Santa Clara Island), a higher CPUE of retained lobsters is observed in most months; in zones 4, 5 and 6, CPUE of unretained lobsters (specimens < 115 mm and ovigerous females) tends to increase (Fig. 5).

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Table 2. Effort, catch per trip and monthly catch of Juan Fernandez lobster in the subsystems AS, RC-SC and DI, 2015/16 and 2016/2017 (first three months).

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Figure 4. Juan Fernández lobster: CPUE by fishing zone in RC/SC, by fishing season (2005 - 16)

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Figure 5: Juan Fernandez lobster RC/SC: Effort, catch & CPUE by zone, 2015/16, 2016/17 (O, N, D)

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Figure 6: Juan Fernandez lobster: Monthly Averages RC/SC. CPUE retained (upper figure) and non-retained (lower figure) 2006-16. Colored lines represent moving averages

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Figure 7: Juan Fernandez lobster RC/SC: Standardized CPUE by fishing season (2006-16)

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Figure 8: Juan Fernandez lobster AS: Effort, catch and CPUE 2015/16 & 2016/17 (O, N, D)

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Figure 9: Juan Fernandez lobster AS: Monthly Averages CPUE retained (upper figure) and non-retained (lower figure) 2006-16. Colored lines represent moving averages

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In general, the CPUE of lobsters retained in the RC/SC subsystem has remained uniform in recent seasons following the unexplained increase observed in 2010/11 and 2011/12 (Fig. 5 & 6). However, CPUE of unretained lobsters has shown a steady decline over the past three seasons (Fig. 6). It is recommended that the cause of this trend be investigated and to monitor whether the trend continues in the coming seasons. Research suggests that while larger females are coming to the end of their egg bearing stage at the beginning of the fishing season, smaller and intermediate mature females continue carrying eggs in the summer. These must be returned to the sea. In AS, CPUE increased from 1.18 to 2.1 lobsters/trap from 2013/14 to 2016/17. The highest catch and CPUE were in zones 3 and 4, located south-west of the island (Fig. 8). Nevertheless, as observed in the RC/SC subsystem, the average CPUE of released lobsters (juveniles and berried females) has declined since 2011/12 (Fig. 9). The reason for this is unknown. While there has been limited fishing effort in DI, the catch rates exhibited a noticeable decrease from 3.4 in 2013/14 to 1.2 lobsters/trap in 2016/17 (table 3). Table 3: Juan Fernandez Lobster DI: Monthly CPUE of retained lobster 2010/11- 2016/17

Total retained catch in 2015/16 in the three subsystems were 136,106 lobsters: 52,437 (38.5%), 67,514 (49.6%) and 16,155 (11.9%) individuals in AS, RC-SC and ID respectively. The estimated total weight of the captured lobsters was 106.2 mt. The permanent monitoring of the fishery has provided information on variations by month and fishing seasons. The data allow identification of fluctuations in the availability of lobster, the cycles of which remain poorly understood but occur in each of the three subsystems. Such fluctuations appear to be associated with biological and environmental parameters, rather than variations in fishing effort, which remain relatively stable. 3.4 Any developments or changes within the fishery which impact traceability or the ability to segregate between fish from the Unit of Certification (UoC) and fish from outside the UoC (non-certified fish) An on-going issue is how to improve the benefits to the fishers from MSC certification. The existing marketing channel concentrates on sales to China through intermediaries that do not request the MSC label. A new project has the objective of extending traceability to the landing vessel, with the labelling of individual animals. 3.5 TAC & Catch data Table 4: Juan Fernández Lobster: Landings

Year 2016 / 17 Amount 106.2 (tbc) Year 2015 / 16 Amount 91 Year 2014 / 15 Amount 90

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3.6 Summary of Assessment Conditions Table 5: Juan Fernández Lobster: Summary of Assessment Conditions

Condition Performance Status PI original score PI revised number indicator (PI) score RC1 1.2.2 70 RC2 2.1.2 ON TARGET 65

RC3 2.3.3 65

RC4 3.2.1 BEHIND TARGET 60 RC5 3.2.2 75 RC6 3.2.4 70

RC7 3.2.5 70

AS1 1.2.2 ON TARGET 70 AS2 2.1.2 65

AS3 2.1.3 75

AS4 2.3.3 65 NOT REVISED AS5 3.2.1 BEHIND TARGET 60 AS6 3.2.2 75 AS7 3.2.4 70

AS8 3.2.5 70

ID1 1.2.2 ON TARGET 70 ID2 1.2.3 65 ID3 2.1.3 75 ID4 2.3.3 65 ID5 3.2.1 BEHIND TARGET 60 ID6 3.2.2 75 ID7 3.2.4 ON TARGET 70 ID8 3.2.5 70

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4 ASSESSMENT PROCESS 4.1 Details of 2nd Surveillance Audit Process The maintenance of MSC certification is contingent on the Juan Fernández Rock Lobster fishery complying with the conditions within the time-scales set at the time of certification. 23 conditions to certification were raised by the assessment team in the initial main assessment, of which 21 were common to the three UoC. The second surveillance audit was delayed due to the client’s need to confirm funding. 4.2 Scope & History of the Assessment 4.2.1 Surveillance team details The off-site surveillance was carried out by Ian Scott and Patricio Arana who completed the main assessment. Scott was Lead Auditor. 4.2.2 Date & Location of surveillance audit While the audit was “off-site”, Ian Scott and Patricio Arana had the opportunity to meet with the client in the SUBPESCA offices in Valparaiso on August 21st, 2017. 4.2.3 Stakeholder consultation & meetings The audit was announced on the MSC web site on 19 July, 20175. In addition, identified stakeholders were informed of the up-coming surveillance audit by email. The auditors did not receive any response from stakeholders. During the meeting with the client (table 6) that lasted from 11 am to 4 pm, there was a thorough revision of the fishery, with emphasis on stock status and the progress towards satisfying the conditions to certification. Table 6: Juan Fernández Lobster: Client Meeting

Ian Scott Acoura Marine Lead Auditor / P3 Patricio Arana Acoura Marine P1/P2 Alexandro Karstegl SUBPESCA Miguel Espindola ECOS Aurora Guerrero SUBPESCA Rodrigo Polanco MSC Subsequently, the auditors prepared the draft report that was sent to the client in week beginning 10th September 2017. 4.2.4 What was Inspected? The certified fishery is for Juan Fernandez Rock Lobster in the archipelago of Juan Fernández and the Desventuradas Islands off mainland Chile, using baited traps. The three units of certification (Table 7) cover the three systems.

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Table 7: Juan Fernández Rock Lobster: Units of Certification

Species/Stock Management Area Gear Robinson Crusoe and Sta Clara Juan Fernández Lobster SUBPESCA Alejandro Selkirk Trap net Islas Desventuradas The fishery was certified according to the MSC standard on 6th January 2015 after an assessment that commenced in November 2013. The fishery was certified by Intertek Fisheries Certification. In September 2015 Acoura Marine assumed the IFC fisheries certification portfolio. Subsequently, the client confirmed Acoura Marine as it’s contracted CAB for the Juan Fernandez Rock Lobster fishery. The first surveillance audit took place in May 2016. Acoura Marine confirms that the fishery remains in scope. In the initial certification, the scores for the UoCs were as in Table 8. Table 8: Certification Scores

Principle RC AS ID P 1 – Target Species 82.4 83.0 81.1 P 2 – Ecosystem 80.3 81.7 85.0 P 3 – Management System 83.0 83.0 83.0 The meeting agenda included: a confidentiality statement by Acoura, introduction, stakeholder interest in the fishery, stock status update, conditions review, other information needs and the next steps in the process. 4.2.5 Stakeholder Consultation A number of stakeholder organisations and individuals having relevant interest in the assessment were identified and consulted during this surveillance audit. The interest of others not appearing on this list was solicited through the postings on the MSC website. 4.2.6 MSC Standards, Requirements and Guidance used This surveillance audit was carried out according to the MSC Fisheries Certification Requirements FAM 1.3 using the 4.2.7 Confirmation that destructive fishing practices or controversial unilateral exemptions have not been introduced There is no evidence to suggest that destructive fishing practices or controversial unilateral exemptions are relevant to the fishery.

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5 CONDITIONS 5.1 Condition RC1 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Well-defined harvest control rules are in place that are consistent with the harvest strategy and ensure that the exploitation rate is reduced as limit reference points are approached. 1.2.2 b. The selection of the harvest control rules takes into account the main uncertainties. 70 c. Available evidence indicates that the tools in use are appropriate and effective in achieving the exploitation levels required under the harvest control rules. Rational SIa. The harvest control rule to protect the spawning biomass and maintaining recruitment is generally understood. Harvest is controlled by the protection of gravid females, females in the first years of maturity, and all the stock in an extended seasonal closure of 4.5 months. This reduces the risk of over fishing. The MSC definition of a well-defined harvest control rule is “a set of well-defined pre-agreed rules or actions used for determining a management action in response to changes in indicators of stock status with respect to reference points”. While the potential to introduce TACs or extend the season may have been considered, there is no clarity on the measures that would be taken to reduce the susceptibility of the stock if its condition was to deteriorate. Condition By year 4 of the certification well-defined harvest control rules are in place that are consistent with the harvest strategy and ensure that the exploitation rate is reduced as limit reference points are approached. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that there has been consideration of the options to respond to observed changes in indicators. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that an explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been proposed. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been defined. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence to show that the need for the explicit response has been considered for the management of the fishery in the next fishing season. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the fourth audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014.

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One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of a suitable suite of harvest control rules that will be implemented to ensure that in the event there is a threat to the stock, there will be a defined line of action that will be implemented by the beginning of the following season. By the end of year 1, in the absence of biological reference points we will have identified stock status indicators that may be used to identify the situation of the fishery and related trends. On the basis of our knowledge of stock dynamics, we will identify reference points for the fishery off Robinson Crusoe and Santa Clara. During year 2 we will discuss the reference points and the related harvest control rules with the stakeholders will incorporate them into the Fishery Management Plan draft. During year 3, we will continue to research the lobster fishery and proposed reference points. By the end of year 3, we provide evidence that stock status has been fully discussed with stakeholders prior to the new season with the objective of identifying any need for a change in the harvest control rules in response to detected changes in the status of the resource that may cause a potential harm to the stock. We consider that this action plan will be sufficient to meet the condition by the third annual audit. Progress on Under the Fisheries Law (2013), the Fishery Management Committees are responsible for defining the harvest strategy and harvest control rules Condition [2016] and tools This is particularly significant in this fishery due to the traditional approach to management with close collaboration between the management authorities, the fishers and the community. While the FMC has only been relatively established, the minutes of the three meetings indicate the awareness of the fishers of the need to be proactive in considering the management measures that may be required in the event of a reduction in the lobster resource (boat licenses, number of traps per boat, number of fishing trips). While it may be some time before an FMP is adopted, the progress-to-date provides evidence that the client has met the milestone defined for Year 1 and the fishery is on track to meet the condition by year 4. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on The adopted approach is to establish the strategy and related control rules through co-management with the users in the context of traditional Condition [2017] fisheries management. The FMC was established in 2015. The minutes of the meetings indicate the awareness of the fishers on the need to be proactive in considering the management measures required to maintain the fishery at its current levels, and the potential response to any reduced catch. Discussion has covered the need to limit: the number of licensed vessels, the number of traps per boat and the total employed in the fishery, and the number of fishing trips. There has been cnsideration of how changes should be made (i.e. through SUBPESCA resolution or via the FMP (the contents of which are legally binding). There have also been efforts to improve information available, with the target of 100% return of log books by 2018 (currently RC - 80 %; AS – 30 %; ID – 100 %).

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Several measures to control fishing effort and catches have been considered in recent FMC meetings: (a) requirement to complete the artisanal landing (DA) form required by SERNAPESCA; b) regulation of allocation of vacancies in the lobster fishery; c) establishment of a maximum number of traps to be used per boat (50 traps in RS/SC and AS and 80 traps in ID); and d) classification of non-compliance and possible sanctions. Aso proposed has been scientific research to determine MSY to improve understanding of potential biological reference points that will provide indicators of the need for management actions. This evidence suggests that the fishery meets the defined milestone for the second audit i.e. that an explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been proposed. The actions to-date also fit with the client action plan. The milestone for the third annual audit is an explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been defined. This indicates that substantive work needs to be completed, and this should be explicit in the minutes of the FMC in September 2017 and May 2018. It does not imply that a formal FMP will be required; however, by May 2018, there will need to be evidence of significant progress in defining the FMP and that there is a strong possibility that an FMP will have been published by late 2018. The client’s attention is drawn to the need for the recertification process to begin at the time of the 4th annual surveillance audit, with the objective of recertification in January 2020. Accordingly, it will be important that the next two surveillance audits are held in May 2018 and May 2019 at the same time as the first annual FMC meeting. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.2 Condition RC2 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. There is a partial strategy in place, if necessary, that is expected to maintain the main retained species at levels, which are highly likely to be within biologically, based limits, or to ensure the fishery does not hinder their recovery 2.1.2 and rebuilding. 65 b. There is some objective basis for confidence that the partial strategy will work, based on some information directly about the fishery and/or species involved. Rational SIa. Given the potential for the overfishing of specific bait species, it is considered that the fishery lacks a partial strategy for their protection. SIb. The fishery lacks a partial strategy for the sustainable harvest of bait species. Condition By year 3 of the certification, there will be a partial strategy in place for managing bait species if needed that is designed to ensure the fishery does not pose a risk of serious or irreversible harm to retained species

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Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the options for a partial strategy have been identified and discussed. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that at least a partial strategy has been implemented. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence on the achievements of the partial strategy. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104. One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of at least a partial strategy to manage the catch of bait species. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the options for bait management in Robinson Crusoe have been discussed and these have been included in a draft FMP. By the end of year 3 we will provide evidence that the partial strategy for bait species has been successfully implemented in Robinson Crusoe. Progress on As highlighted in the assessment, there are measures in place to ensure that the fishery does not impact the status of the main retained species Condition [2016] that is comprised mainly of breca. It is noted that the remit of the FMC extends to all species and is not limited to lobster. The client has determined that there must be a greater understanding of the resource to provide a basis for the FMP. As a result, an initial hydro acoustic survey was completed to improve understanding of the resource and the impact of using various types of fishing gear. The results are fully described in IFOP (2016). While there remain several challenges to an effective hydro-acoustic programme to assess breca, the experience of the first year identified the issues to be considered in project design. Improved information on the catch of bait species is available from the revised log books (Table 8). The above provides evidence that the client is seeking to establish if a partial strategy is needed. As such the milestone for Year 1 has been met. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on A “partial strategy” represents a cohesive arrangement which may comprise one or more measures, an understanding of how it/they work to Condition [2017] achieve an outcome and an awareness of the need to change the measures should they cease to be effective. It may not have been designed to manage the impact on that component specifically. A key phrase in the scoring guideline is “if necessary”. Accordingly, the first step in the approach was to gain quantitative information on the species and number of fish used as bait in the lobster fishery. This led to Objective 7 of the IFOP project for 2016 (IFOP2016a) being to estimate the volume of catch of the main bait species used in the lobster and crab fisheries. Based on fishers’ logbooks, the following estimates were made for the lobster fishery (table 9).

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Table 9: Catch (mt) of Species for use as Bait in the Lobster Fishery - RC, AS & ID 2016

Eel Breca Jurel Vidriola

RC / AS 33.2 55.3 74.0 56.2

ID 9.7 14.5 9.4 5.1

Total Lobster 42.9 69.8 83.4 61.3

Total Lobster + Crab 72.3 101.4 100.5 84.2

In 2016, a project investigated the distribution, concentration sites and abundance of breca. The estimate of the total biomass of the Robinson Crusoe and Santa Clara demersal fish community (except unprospected areas) was 8,494 mt, with breca accounting for 1,948 mt (Ernst et al., 2016a). It is reported that a second hydro-acoustic cruise took place in 2017, but the results are not yet available. Assuming, total lobster landings of 100 mt, each of the bait species may be considered as primary retained (using the MSC definition i.e. greater than 5 % of the total catch (auditors’ emphasis). The question is whether a partial strategy is needed. Taking Ernst et al estimate of abundance, bait in the lobster fishery accounts for less 3.5%. Also, to be taken into consideration are: the FMP includes the species associated with the fisheries for crustaceans i.e. including bait species; breca has been renamed Juan Fernandez breca and can only be fished by local fishers; there is the potential to extend the fishery reserve around the islands; and there has been consideration of the potential to limit the number of fish per trap to 2. Objective 1.2.4 of the IFOP project for 2017 (IFOP 2017b) is to characterize the fisheries for species used in the lobster and crab fisheries. As yet, analysis is not available for this objective but it will be part of the final report. This evidence suggests a robust approach on the part of the client to improve the information available on bait species and to consider potential steps to reduce the risk that the lobster fishery will have a negative impact on their biological status. This work is on-going and will be completed with an FMP that considers the approsch to management of the associated species. The milestone for the second year is that the client will present the CAB with evidence that at least a partial strategy has been implemented. This may be considered that this is the case due to: the proposed FMP covering associated species; improving the information available on bait species; and the change to Juan Fernandez breca fishery that is only open to islanders. However, the condition relates to all retained species and

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not just breca, and the recently available data shows there to be at least 4 main “retained” species. A characterization of the different species will be available in 2018. This changes the conclusion on the sustainability credentials of the fishery in relation to bait fisheries. Accordingly, while it has been shown that the fishery has met the milestone defined for year 2, the auditors conclude that a change in the condition is required, with the period for compliance extended to a 4th year. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the need for a partial strategy covering ALL bait species has been proposed. At the fourth annual audit, the cleint will present the CAB with evidence that a partial strategy covering ALL bait species forms part of the approved approach to management of the lobster fishery, potentially within the framework of an implemented FMP. A robust rational will be required if the client concludes that a partial strategy is not needed. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the fourth audit the required minimum score is 80. Note the inclusion of the words partial and if needed in the original condition. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.3 Condition RC3 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Sufficient information is available to allow fishery related mortality and the impact of fishing to be quantitatively estimated for ETP species. 2.3.3 b. Information is sufficient to determine whether the fishery may be a threat to protection and recovery of the 65 ETP species. c. Information is sufficient to measure trends and support a full strategy to manage impacts on ETP species. Rational SIa. The lack of specific research means there is not the basis to make quantitative estimates. SIc. The information is not sufficient to detect any trends and determine if there is a need to modify the approach in the future. Condition By year 3, relevant information is collected to support the management of fishery impacts on ETP species, including: Information for the development of the management strategy; Information to assess the effectiveness of the management strategy; and information to determine the outcome status of ETP species.

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Milestones At the first annual audit the client will present the CAB with evidence that a plan to gain the required information has been considered and defined. At the second annual audit the client will present the CAB with evidence that information gathering is in process. At the third annual audit the client will present the CAB with evidence that the information has been collected and analysed. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan In the first year, we will review the potential approaches to the collection of quantitative data for the interactions of the fishery with ETP species. Subsequently, we will work with fishers to develop an approach to gain reliable quantitative data. In the second year we will collect and analyse the data and this work will continue into the third year to ensure its validity and provide the basis for consideration of any required management measures. Progress on Catch and interactions with ETP species has been included in the revised log book (Table 8). This provides evidence that a plan to gain the required Condition [2016] information has been considered and defined, and the client has met the milestone for the first year. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on Objective 3 of the 2017 IFOP project is to characterize the by catch and incidental catch of the fishery on ETP species. Condition [2017] The project initially established a list of ETP species that could potentially interact with the fishery, including sea birds, marine mammals, marine turtles, migratory fish species and corals. Data is provided by the fishers themselves, with logbooks covering interactions with ETP species. This list has been subsequently up-dated (IFOP 2017). Table 20 of the IFOP (2017) indicates the extremely low level of interaction of the lobster trap fishery with other species, and the only potential ETP species is black coral that was found in 2 traps (of a total of 6,135). This information meets the defined milestone for the 2nd annual surveillance audit. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.4 Condition RC4 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Short and long-term objectives, which are consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC’s 3.2.1 60 Principles 1 and 2, are explicit within the fishery’s management system. Rational SIa. There is not an explicit definition of short and long term objectives.

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Condition By year 3, the fishery has clear, specific objectives designed to achieve the outcomes expressed by MSC’s Principles 1 and 2 Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the drafting of the FMP is in process. At the second annual audit the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short and long term objectives have been defined. At the third annual audit the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short and long term objectives have been included with an implemented FMP. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders in Robinson Crusoe and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014. One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of short and long-term objectives and these will be explicit. At the first annual audit, we will detail the progress achieved in developing the FMP process. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the options for short and long-term objectives have been discussed and these have been included in a draft FMP. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the agreed short and long-term objectives have been incorporated into the approved FMP. Progress on The National Fisheries Policy stipulates that long-term general objective must be developed on the basis of the following specific aims: Condition [2016] • Sustainability o Ensure the effective application of conservation and management measures for appropriate conservation levels of aquatic resources, to allow the country to benefit to the greatest extent possible from the harvest of its fishery resources; o Guarantee that fisheries activities are in accordance to the long-term productivity of the resources, and that environmental safeguards minimize the potential damage to the target species, bycatch and the ecosystem; Ensure that fisheries activities are undertaken responsibly, and, among others things, secure the conservation of aquatic resources and the ecosystem, in order to protect the rights of present and future generations. • Economic growth o Promote economic growth of the sector through: the full use of fisheries resources; efficient use of the labor force; and market development. o Develop a higher level and better quality of work consistent with the level of investment in the sector, in order to enhance the livelihood of the sector’s players; o Boost growth of the fisheries sector through efficient use of productive resources and improved fish processing to maximise the added value to fish landings, with emphasis on products for direct human consumption. • Governance

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o Develop a modern, competent, efficient and reliable public institutional structure with a high degree of coordination and cooperation among the agencies in charge of the administration, enforcement and research in the fisheries sector, to allow mutual benefits and better use of available budgets o Encourage mechanisms that protect the transparency of institutional procedures, decision making and scientific advice processes; o Include organized and responsible participation of interest groups in the decision making process for fisheries management, including, among others, territorial, sectorial, ethnic, cultural and gender elements. • Equity o Include equity as a relevant element in the adoption of decisions on access, resource allocation and use of the territory; o Maintain the balance required to ensure representation of the various groups of interest in the sector, within the decision making process; o Assure access to information by the entire sector. The mission of SUBPESCA is to “Regulate and administrate fishery and aquaculture activities through politics, norms and regulations under a precautionary and ecosystem approach to promote conservation and sustainability of hydrobiological resources for the productive development of the sector”. LGPA (2013) requires that policy takes account of: (i) long-term objectives for conservation and management of fisheries and ecosystem protection; (ii) application of the precautionary principle with greater caution in management and conservation of resources when scientific information is uncertain, unreliable or incomplete; with any lack of scientific information not delaying introduction of conservation and management measures; (iii) an ecosystem approach to conservation and management of fishery resources and protection of ecosystems; (iv) management of fishery resources in a transparent, accountable and inclusive manner; (v) collection, verification, reporting and sharing of timely and accurate data; (vi) consideration of impacts of fishing on associated or dependent species; (vii) prevention or elimination of overfishing and excess fishing capacity; (viii) effective implementation of conservation and management measures, and (ix) minimization of discards. The Fisheries Law (2013) mandates that management plans should be established for each fishery resource, to provide a package of measures to support the work of Scientific Committees. Fishery Management Committees (FMC) elaborate, propose, implement, evaluate and modify management plans. A large number of FMCs have been defined including Crustáceos y especies asociadas de Juan Fernández e islas Desventuradas. It is for the FMC to define the specific objectives for a fishery in the FMP. The preparation of FMPs follows a strict chronogram. The first step is to analyse the fishery and then establish objectives. The first three meetings of the JF FMC have followed this requirement (http://www.subpesca.cl/institucional/602/w3-propertyvalue-53085.html) . At the moment, only three FMPs have been published in Chile (Golden Kingklip North, Golden KIngklip South and Chilean hake). These follow the prescribed model and define long- and short-term objectives (e.g. see http://www.subpesca.cl/institucional/602/w3-propertyvalue-52792.html ). This provides the evidence that the drafting of the FMP is in progress and the client has met the Year 1 milestone.

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Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on The milestone under consideration is at the second annual audit the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short and long-term Condition [2017] objectives have been defined. While new evidence was presented (SRP 2015) that objectives had been covered in a workshop in 2015 prior to the second meeting of the FMC and this followed on from the second coordination committee in April, 2016 (ECOS 2016), there is no evidence that specific short- and long-term objectives have been defined. Indeed, this was acknowledged at the 5th coordination meeting in September 2016 (ECOS 2016). Accordingly, it must be concluded that the client is behind target in achieving the defined milestone to satisfy the condition. The client’s attention is drawn to MSC CR 2.0 Para 7.23.13.1.b.i “If progress against the measurable outcomes, expected results or (interim) milestones specified when setting the condition is judged to be behind target, the CAB shall specify the remedial action, and any revised milestones, that are required to bring process back on track within 12 months to achieve the original condition by the original deadline”. Also to 7.23.13.2 “In the event that the CAB determines that progress against a condition is not back ‘on target’ within 12 months of falling ‘behind target’, the CAB shall: a. Consider progress as inadequate. b. Apply the requirements of GCR 7.4 (suspension or withdrawal)”. At the same time, it should be acknowledged that the orginal condition did not take sufficient account of: (i) the approach to fishery management in Juan Fernandez with an approach firmly anchored in co-management; and (ii) the logistical issues that reduce the opportunities for the FMC to meet. While the client has looked to moderate the impact of this reality on the progress in defining a FMP by contracting ECOS and holding coordination meetings independent of the FMC, it as unrealistic to expect the drafting of a meaningful FMP in a relatively short time period. Due to this situation, in meeting MSC CR 2.0 Para 7.23.13.1.b.i, the auditors consider that it is reasonable to review the condition as allowed in MSC CR 2.0 Para 7.23.13.3 “In the event that the requirements of any condition are changed, the CAB shall provide written justification for this in the Surveillance Report”. Accordingly, the auditors have revised the milestones with the time allowed to meet the condition extended by one year. The new milestones are: At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short and long term objectives have been discussed and agreed by the FMC. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short and long term objectives have been included in an implemented FMP. Status of The client is behind target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

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5.5 Condition RC5 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. There are established decision-making processes that result in measures and strategies to achieve the fishery-specific objectives. b. Decision-making processes respond to serious and other important issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the wider implications of decisions. 3.2.2 c. Decision-making processes use the precautionary approach and are based on best available information. 75 d. Information on fishery performance and management action is available on request, and explanations are provided for any actions or lack of action associated with findings and relevant recommendations emerging from research, monitoring, evaluation and review activity. e. The management system or fishery is attempting to comply in a timely fashion with judicial decisions arising from any legal challenges. Rational SIb. All the important issues in the context of MSC P2 have not been considered; for example the potential impact on the stocks of bait species Condition By year 3, decision-making processes respond to serious and other important issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the wider implications of decisions. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has been discussed among stakeholders. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process including other important issues has been confirmed. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has responded to any serious and other important issues that may have been identified. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014. The development and definition of the FMP will result from a rigorous process that will cover sustainability issues – both real and potential – in the fishery and be based on a precautionary approach At the first annual audit, we will detail the progress achieved in developing the FMP process including the decision-making process.

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By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the decision-making process has led to a draft FMP considers issues relevant to MSC P1 and MSC P2. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. Progress on Under the Chilean process, the prescribed decision-making process is centred on FMCs and the FMPs. LGPA (2013) requires that, among other Condition [2016] things, policy takes account of: long-term objectives for conservation and management of fisheries and ecosystem protection; an ecosystem approach to conservation and management of fishery resources and protection of ecosystems; consideration of impacts of fishing on associated or dependent species; and the minimization of discards. The evidence of the extent to which the decision-making process takes into account the potential impact of the fishery on the stocks of bait species will be contained in the completed FMP. Evidence that the process of preparing the FMP has been established and there have been three meetings of the FMC is sufficient for the client to meet the milestone for year 1. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open condition [2016] Progress on The decision-making process through a co-management approach articulated in an FMC has been confirmed. The minutes of the FMCs provide Condition [2017] evidence that matters discussed cover a wide range of important issues. This evidence supports the conclusion that the decision-making process including other important issues has been confirmed and the milestone for the 2nd surveillance audit has been met. However, in reviewing the PI, note is made of SIa that requires established decision-making processes that result in measures and strategies to achieve the fishery-specific objectives and part of SIb (in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner). In the view of the auditors, the deviance from the original timetable proposed for publication of the FMP provides a rational for reviewing the milestones to ensure that the applied management process works in practice. Accordingly, the milestones have been revised, with the period allowed to meet the condition extended by 1 year. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has responded to any serious and other important issues that may have been identified. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the draft or implemented FMP responds to any serious and other important issues that may have been identified. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

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5.6 Condition RC6

Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. A research plan provides the management system with a strategic approach to research and reliable and timely 3.2.4 information sufficient to achieve the objectives consistent with MSC’s Principles 1 and 2. 70 b. Research results are disseminated to all interested parties in a timely fashion. Rational SIa. There is not a defined explicit research plan. Condition By year 3 the fishery will have a research plan. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the needs for a research plan have been considered. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a draft research plan has been prepared. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a research plan has been implemented for the following fishing year. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80.

Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014. At the first annual audit, we will present evidence that stakeholders have been consulted on research needs. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the draft FMP contains a research plan that is relevant to MSC P1 and MSC P2 issues. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. Progress on The development of a formal research plan is directly linked to the definition and implementation of an FMP. Review of the FMP for Chilean hake Condition [2016] shows consideration of a research plan (section 9). Specifically, in the fishery a number of research activities have been identified, covering target species and bait species (IFOP 2016). Local stakeholders were fully involved in the preparation and drafting of the IFOP report. The minutes of the Juan Fernandez FMP indicates discussion of research needs. There is clear evidence that the needs for a research plan have been discussed and the client meets the milestone for Year 1. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open condition [2016]

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Progress on This milestone requirtes the client to present evidence that a draft research plan has been prepared. Condition [2017] The client action plan linked compliance with this condition to the preparation of an FMP. As noted elsewhere in this audit report, there has been a delay in the drafting of the FMP compared to the original timetable. However, IFOP (2016) and IFOP (2017) both provide evidence of a research plan which has the overall objective of the opportune the analysis and reporting of variables and indicators for the crustacean fisheries in Juan Fernandez, including associated ecosystem issues and available scientific information, with the aim of providing timely up-to-date information for the fishery management process. In 2016, there were 13 objectives and in 2017 there were 5. These are within the framework of monitoring programme approved by SUBPESCA confirmed in SUBPESCA R.Ex.# 4248 dated 30 December 2016. The reports provided by the implementing agency, the University of Concepcion, are rigorous, asnd information is provided on a timely basis. For example, IFOP (2017) is an advance report covering the 2016 – 17 fishing season, which will be confirmed by a second report that will be available in 2018. This provides evidence that the client has met the milestone for the second annual audit. However, the process for determining the research plan and the consideration of possible other activities is less clear. To a large part, this may be considered an artefact of the dealy in drafting an FMP that will incorporate a reseatch plan. Given the previously identified issues with the FMP, the auditors have extended the period to meet the condition, with the addition of a milestone for the 4th annual audit. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a research plan has been implemented for the following fishing year. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that that the draft or implemented FMP incorporates a research plan. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

5.7 Condition RC7 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. The fishery has in place mechanisms to evaluate key parts of the management system. 3.2.5 70 b. The fishery-specific management system is subject to regular internal and occasional external review. Rational SIb. As the review process is largely carried out by SUBPESCA, this is not considered to be external Condition By year 4 there will be an effective and timely review of the fishery-specific management system Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the need to review the FMP have been discussed. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the options for external review have been considered.

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At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that an external review will take place in the following 12 months. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the external review has been completed. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the fourth audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104. As required by Law, the FMP will include provisions for full regular review of the performance of the fishery-specific management system against its objectives. At the first annual audit, we will present the CAB with evidence that review needs for the FMP have been discussed. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the draft FMP contains provisions for internal and external review. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. During year 4 we will provide evidence that the performance of the FMP has been internally reviewed. By the end of year 4 we will provide evidence that the performance of the FMP has been externally reviewed. Progress on The way to draft a FMP is common to all Chilean fisheries. Section 7 of the Chilean hake FMP is an example of the approach. The need to review Condition [2016] the FMP is explicit and the fishery meets the milestone for Year 1. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on MSC CR 2.0 Para SA4.10.1 requires teams to interpret “external review” as external to the fishery specific management system, but not necessarily Condition [2017] international. MSC CR 2.0 Para GSA4.10.1 clarifies this: epending on the scale and intensity of the fishery, external review could be by: another department within an agency; another agency or organisation within the country; a government audit that is external to the fisheries management agency; a peer organisation nationally or internationally, and external expert reviewers. While the definition of an FMP has been delayed, the consultative approach with strong inputs by a wide range of stakeholders (fishers, SERNAPESCA, IFOP, University, and Foundations) can be used as evidence that the process is externally reviewed. In addition, there has been consideration of the need to contract international experts to propose biological reference points. The delay in drafting of the FMP indicates the need to review the previously defined milestones. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the mechanisms for external review have been considered. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that an external review has been completed. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

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5.8 Condition AS1 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Well-defined harvest control rules are in place that are consistent with the harvest strategy and ensure that the exploitation rate is reduced as limit reference points are approached. 1.2.2 b. The selection of the harvest control rules takes into account the main uncertainties. 70 c. Available evidence indicates that the tools in use are appropriate and effective in achieving the exploitation levels required under the harvest control rules. Rational SIa. The harvest control rule to protect the spawning biomass and maintaining recruitment is generally understood. Harvest is controlled by the protection of gravid females, females in the first years of maturity, and all the stock in an extended seasonal closure of 4.5 months. This reduces the risk of over fishing. The MSC definition of a well-defined harvest control rule is “a set of well-defined pre-agreed rules or actions used for determining a management action in response to changes in indicators of stock status with respect to reference points”. While the potential to introduce TACs or extend the season may have been considered, there is no clarity on the measures that would be taken to reduce the susceptibility of the stock if its condition was to deteriorate. Condition By year 4 of the certification well-defined harvest control rules are in place that are consistent with the harvest strategy and ensure that the exploitation rate is reduced as limit reference points are approached. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that there has been consideration of the options to respond to observed changes in indicators. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that an explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been proposed. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been defined. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence to show that the need for the explicit response has been considered for the management of the fishery n the next fishing season. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the fourth audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104.

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One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of a suitable suite of harvest control rules that will be implemented to ensure that in the event there is a threat to the stock, there will be a defined line of action that will be implemented by the beginning of the following season. By the end of year 1, in the absence of biological reference points we will have identified stock status indicators that may be used to identify the situation of the fishery and related trends. On the basis of our knowledge of stock dynamics, we will identify reference points for the fishery off Selkirk. During year 2 we will discuss the reference points and the related harvest control rules with the stakeholders will incorporate them into the Fishery Management Plan draft. During year 3, we will continue to research the lobster fishery and proposed reference points. By the end of year 3, we provide evidence that stock status has been fully discussed with stakeholders prior to the new season with the objective of identifying any need for a change in the harvest control rules in response to detected changes in the status of the resource that may cause a potential harm to the stock. We consider that this action plan will be sufficient to meet the condition by the third annual audit. Progress on See condition RC1. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC1. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.9 Condition AS2 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. There is a partial strategy in place, if necessary, that is expected to maintain the main retained species at levels, which are highly likely to be within biologically, based limits, or to ensure the fishery does not hinder their recovery 2.1.2 and rebuilding. 65 b. There is some objective basis for confidence that the partial strategy will work, based on some information directly about the fishery and/or species involved.

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c. There is some evidence that the partial strategy is being implemented successfully. Rational SIa. Given the potential for the overfishing of specific bait species, it is considered that the fishery lacks a partial strategy for their protection. SIb. The fishery lacks a partial strategy for the sustainable harvest of bait species. Condition By year 3 of the certification, there will be a partial strategy in place for managing bait species if needed that is designed to ensure the fishery does not pose a risk of serious or irreversible harm to retained species Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the options for a strategy have been identified and discussed. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that at least a partial strategy has been implemented. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that on the achievements of the partial strategy. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014. One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of the need for a partial strategy to manage the catch of bait species. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the need for a partial strategy has been reviewed and the conclusions have been included in a draft FMP. By the end of year 3 we will provide evidence that, if found to be necessary, the partial harvest strategy for bait species has been successfully implemented in Selkirk. Progress on See condition RC2. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC2. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

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5.10 Condition AS3 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Qualitative information and some quantitative information are available on the amount of main retained species taken by the fishery. 2.1.3 b. Information is adequate to support a partial strategy to manage main retained species. 75 d. Sufficient data continue to be collected to detect any increase in risk level (e.g. due to changes in the outcome indicator score or the operation of the fishery or the effectiveness of the strategy) Rational SIa. Only qualitative information is available from fishers Condition By year 3 of the certification some quantitative information are available on the amount of main retained species taken by the fishery. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the options for a collecting data have been identified and discussed. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that data is being collected. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that on the collected data has been collected, analysed and verified. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan In the first year, we will perform a gap analysis the current approach on the data collection program in Selkirk and work with fishers to develop an approach to gain reliable quantitative data on a continuous basis. In the second year, we will collect and analyze the data and this work will continue into the third year to ensure its validity and provide the basis for consideration of any required management measures. Progress on The new log book (see above) requires the identification of retained species and the use of bait. It is anticipated that the related data analysis Condition [2016] will provide the quantitative data required. The milestone for Year 1 has been met and indeed is slightly ahead of target, but not to the extent that the milestone for Year 2 has been met. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on IFOP (2017) provides data on the bycatch in the lobster fishery (Table 21). There are no main retained species apart from the bait species Condition [2017] (Table 33b IFOP 2016). The data for the bait species in the season 2016 – 17 will be contained in the IFOP report to be published in 2018. The client has met the milestone for the second annual audit. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

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5.11 Condition AS4 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Sufficient information is available to allow fishery related mortality and the impact of fishing to be quantitatively estimated for ETP species. b. Information is sufficient to determine whether the fishery may be a threat to protection and recovery 2.3.3 65 of the ETP species. c. Information is sufficient to measure trends and support a full strategy to manage impacts on ETP species. Rational SIa. The lack of specific research means there is not the basis to make quantitative estimates. SIc. The information is not sufficient to detect any trends and determine if there is a need to modify the approach in the future. Condition By year 3, relevant information is collected to support the management of fishery impacts on ETP species, including: Information for the development of the management strategy; Information to assess the effectiveness of the management strategy; and information to determine the outcome status of ETP species. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a plan to gain the required information has been considered and defined. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that information gathering is in process. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the information has been collected and analysed. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan In the first year, we will review the potential approaches to the collection of quantitative data on the interactions of the fishery with ETP species. Subsequently, we will work with fishers to develop an approach to gain reliable quantitative data. In the second year, we will collect and analyze the data and this work will continue into the third year to ensure its validity and provide the basis for consideration of any required management measures. Progress on See condition RC3. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016]

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Progress on See condition RC3. Condition [2017] Table 21 of the IFOP (2017) indicates the extremely low level of interaction of the lobster trap fishery with other species, and the only potential ETP species is black coral that was found in 1 trap (of a total of 1,611). This information meets the defined milestone for the 2nd annual surveillance audit. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.12 Condition AS5 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Short- and long-term objectives, which are consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC’s 3.2.1 60 Principles 1 and 2, are explicit within the fishery’s management system. Rational SIa. There is not an explicit definition of short- and long-term objectives. Condition By year 3, the fishery has clear, specific objectives designed to achieve the outcomes expressed by MSC’s Principles 1 and 2 Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the drafting of the FMP is in process. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short- and long-term objectives have been defined. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short- and long-term objectives have been included with an implemented FMP. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit, the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014. One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of short- and long-term objectives and these will be explicit. At the first annual audit, we will detail the progress achieved in developing the FMP process. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the options for short- and long-term objectives have been discussed and these have been included in a draft FMP. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the agreed short and long term objectives have been incorporated into the approved FMP.

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Progress on See condition RC4. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC4. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2017] Status of The client is behind target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

5.13 Condition AS6 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. There are established decision-making processes that result in measures and strategies to achieve the fishery- specific objectives. b. Decision-making processes respond to serious and other important issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the wider implications of decisions. 3.2.2 c. Decision-making processes use the precautionary approach and are based on best available information. 75 d. Information on fishery performance and management action is available on request, and explanations are provided for any actions or lack of action associated with findings and relevant recommendations emerging from research, monitoring, evaluation and review activity. e. The management system or fishery is attempting to comply in a timely fashion with judicial decisions arising from any legal challenges. Rational SIb. Not all of the important issues in the context of MSC P2 have been considered; for example, the potential impact on the stocks of bait species Condition By year 3, Decision-making processes respond to serious and other important issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the wider implications of decisions. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has been discussed among stakeholders.

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At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process including other important issues has been confirmed. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has responded to any serious and other important issues that may have been identified. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014. The development and definition of the FMP will result from a rigorous process that will cover sustainability issues – both real and potential – in the fishery and be based on a precautionary approach At the first annual audit, we will detail the progress achieved in developing the FMP process including the decision-making process. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the decision-making process has led to a draft FMP considers issues relevant to MSC P1 and MSC P2. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. Progress on See condition RC5. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC5. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

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5.14 Condition AS7 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. A research plan provides the management system with a strategic approach to research and reliable and 3.2.4 timely information sufficient to achieve the objectives consistent with MSC’s Principles 1 and 2. 70 b. Research results are disseminated to all interested parties in a timely fashion. Rational SIa. There is not a defined explicit research plan. Condition By year 3 the fishery will have a research plan. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the needs for a research plan have been considered. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a draft research plan has been prepared. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a research plan has been implemented for the following fishing year. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104. The FMP will be developed during first 3 years and will include a research plan proposal oriented to provide the management system with a strategic approach to research and reliable information required to achieve the objectives consistent with MSC’s Principles 1 and 2. At the first annual audit, we will present evidence that stakeholders have been consulted on research needs. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the draft FMP contains a research plan that is relevant to MSC P1 and MSC P2 issues. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. Progress on See condition RC6. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC6. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

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5.15 Condition AS8 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. The fishery has in place mechanisms to evaluate key parts of the management system. 3.2.5 70 b. The fishery-specific management system is subject to regular internal and occasional external review. Rational SIb. As the review process is largely carried out by SUBPESCA, this is not considered to be external Condition By year 4 there will be an effective and timely review of the fishery-specific management system Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the need to review the FMP have been discussed At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the options for external review have been considered. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that an external review will take place in the following 12 months. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the external review has been completed. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the fourth audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104. As required by Law, the FMP will include provisions for full regular review of the performance of the fishery-specific management system against its objectives. At the first annual audit, we will present the CAB with evidence that review needs for the FMP have been discussed. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the draft FMP contains provisions for internal and external review. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. During year 4 we will provide evidence that the performance of the FMP has been internally reviewed. By the end of year 4 we will provide evidence that the performance of the FMP has been externally reviewed. Progress on See condition RC7. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC7. The same rational applies to the fishery in AS. Condition [2017]

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Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

5.16 Condition ID1 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Well-defined harvest control rules are in place that are consistent with the harvest strategy and ensure that the exploitation rate is reduced as limit reference points are approached. 1.2.2 b. The selection of the harvest control rules takes into account the main uncertainties. 70 c. Available evidence indicates that the tools in use are appropriate and effective in achieving the exploitation levels required under the harvest control rules. Rational SIa. The harvest control rule to protect the spawning biomass and maintaining recruitment is generally understood. Harvest is controlled by the protection of gravid females, females in the first years of maturity, and all the stock in an extended seasonal closure of 4.5 months. This reduces the risk of over fishing. The MSC definition of a well-defined harvest control rule is “a set of well-defined pre-agreed rules or actions used for determining a management action in response to changes in indicators of stock status with respect to reference points”. While the potential to introduce TACs or extend the season may have been considered, there is no clarity on the measures that would be taken to reduce the susceptibility of the stock if its condition was to deteriorate. Condition By year 4 of the certification Well-defined harvest control rules are in place that are consistent with the harvest strategy and ensure that the exploitation rate is reduced as limit reference points are approached. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that there has been consideration of the options to respond to observed changes in indicators. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that an explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been proposed. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the explicit response to observed changes in indicators has been defined. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence to show that the need for the explicit response has been considered for the management of the fishery in the next fishing season. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the fourth audit the required minimum score is 80.

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Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104. One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of a suitable suite of harvest control rules that will be implemented to ensure that in the event there is a threat to the stock, there will be a defined line of action that will be implemented by the beginning of the following season. By the end of year 1, in the absence of biological reference points we will have identified stock status indicators that may be used to identify the situation of the fishery and related trends. On-the-basis of our knowledge of stock dynamics, we will identify reference points for the fishery off the Desventuradas. During year 2 we will discuss the reference points and the related harvest control rules with the stakeholders will incorporate them into the Fishery Management Plan draft. During year 3, we will continue to research the lobster fishery and proposed reference points. By the end of year 3, we provide evidence that stock status has been fully discussed with stakeholders prior to the new season with the objective of identifying any need for a change in the harvest control rules in response to detected changes in the status of the resource that may cause a potential harm to the stock. We consider that this action plan will be sufficient to meet the condition by the third annual audit. Progress on See condition RC1. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC1. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

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5.17 Condition ID2 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Sufficient relevant information related to stock structure, stock productivity, fleet composition and other data is available to support the harvest strategy. b. Stock abundance and fishery removals are regularly monitored at a level of accuracy and coverage consistent 1.2.3 65 with the harvest control rule, and one or more indicators are available and monitored with sufficient frequency to support the harvest control rule. c. There is good information on all other fishery removals from the stock. Rational SIa. From data covering research in 1996 and 1997 there is information on relative abundance. There was further research in 2008 and data was collected in the 2011–12 season when up to 5 vessels provided information on catch. While this information may be considered scarce, data on the limited amount of effort and the large average size of the population is considered sufficient for the fishery to meet SG60 SIa. However, the overall lack of data means that as matters now stand it cannot be concluded that the fishery meets SG80 SIb. SIb. Research in 1996 and 1997 provided information on relative abundance and more recently there has been research (2008) while data was collected in the 2011–12 season, when up to 5 vessels provided information on catch. This is considered sufficient for the fishery to meet SG60 SIb. While there are no issues with the stock in the islands, the lack of regular monitoring means the fishery does not meet SG80 SIb; although proposals for new research will look to rectify this shortcoming. The fishery does not meet SG80 SIb. Condition By year 4, relevant information will be collected for the Desventuradas to support the harvest strategy. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the research plan to gain the required information has been considered and defined. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that information gathering is in process. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the information has been collected and analysed. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan While the fishery off the Desventuradas is currently considered to be sustainable due to the limited amount of effort during a relatively short fishing season, we recognize the importance of gaining better information on the fishery to ensure that resource availability is more fully understood and provide the basis for any management actions that may be deemed necessary in the future, especially if there are indications that the amount of effort may increase. At the first annual audit, we will present the CAB with a gap analysis of the current information available and defined the options for improvement based on close cooperative work with the fishers themselves.

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Following agreement with the fishers, from the start of the 2016 fishing season we will have made the arrangements needed to collect the required information and we present the evidence at the second annual audit. By the third annual audit we will present the CAB with data and related analysis, with an indication of potential trends. Progress on The implementation of the new log book, catch and effort data and CPUE indicate that the required actions have been taken to fill the identified Condition [2016] data gap and this data is being collected. As such the client has met the milestones for Years 1 & 2. Status of The client is ahead of target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on Rescoring of this PI will follow publication of the formal report for the fishing season 2016/17 due in 2018. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.18 Condition ID3 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Qualitative information and some quantitative information are available on the amount of main retained species taken by the fishery. 2.1.3 b. Information is adequate to support a partial strategy to manage main retained species. 75 d. Sufficient data continue to be collected to detect any increase in risk level (e.g. due to changes in the outcome indicator score or the operation of the fishery or the effectiveness of the strategy) Rational SIa. Only qualitative information is available from fishers Condition By year 3 of the certification some quantitative information are available on the amount of main retained species taken by the fishery. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the options for a collecting data have been identified and discussed. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that data is being collected. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that on the collected data has been collected, analysed and verified. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan In the first year, we will review the potential approaches to the collection of quantitative data for retained catch, including bait species, in the Desventuradas fishery. Subsequently, we will work with fishers to develop an approach to gain reliable quantitative data.

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In the second year, we will collect and analyse the data and this work will continue into the third year to ensure its validity and provide the basis for consideration of any required management measures. Progress on See condition AS2. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC2. Table 9 shows that data on bait species used in the ID fishery is being collected. The fishery meets the defined milestone Condition [2017] for the 2nd year. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.19 Condition ID4 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Sufficient information is available to allow fishery related mortality and the impact of fishing to be quantitatively estimated for ETP species. b. Information is sufficient to determine whether the fishery may be a threat to protection and recovery 2.3.3 65 of the ETP species. c. Information is sufficient to measure trends and support a full strategy to manage impacts on ETP species. Rational SIa. The lack of specific research means there is not the basis to make quantitative estimates. SIc. The information is not sufficient to detect any trends and determine if there is a need to modify the approach in the future. Condition By year 3, relevant information is collected to support the management of fishery impacts on ETP species, including: Information for the development of the management strategy; Information to assess the effectiveness of the management strategy; and nformation to determine the outcome status of ETP species. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a plan to gain the required information has been considered and defined. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that information gathering is in process. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the information has been collected and analysed.

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The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan In the first year, we will review the potential approaches to the collection of quantitative data on the interactions of the fishery with ETP species. Subsequently, we will work with fishers to develop an approach to gain reliable quantitative data. In the second year, we will collect and analyse the data and this work will continue into the third year to ensure its validity and provide the basis for consideration of any required management measures. Progress on See condition RC3. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC3. Condition [2017] Table 22 of the IFOP (2017) indicates the extremely low level of interaction of the lobster trap fishery with other species, and the only potential ETP species is pink coral that was found in 1 trap (of a total of 529). This information meets the defined milestone for the 2nd annual surveillance audit. Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2017]

5.20 Condition ID5 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. Short and long-term objectives, which are consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by 3.2.1 60 MSC’s Principles 1 and 2, are explicit within the fishery’s management system. Rational SIa. There is not an explicit definition of short and long-term objectives. Condition By year 3, the fishery has clear, specific objectives designed to achieve the outcomes expressed by MSC’s Principles 1 and 2 Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the drafting of the FMP is in process. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short- and long-term objectives have been defined. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that specific short- and long-term objectives have been included with an implemented FMP. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80.

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Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2014. One of the outputs of the FMP will the identification of short and long-term objectives and these will be explicit. At the first annual audit, we will detail the progress achieved in developing the FMP process. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the options for short and long-term objectives have been discussed and these have been included in a draft FMP. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the agreed short and long-term objectives have been incorporated into the approved FMP. Progress on See condition RC4. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC4. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2017] Status of The client is behind target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

5.21 Condition ID6 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. There are established decision-making processes that result in measures and strategies to achieve the fishery- specific objectives. b. Decision-making processes respond to serious and other important issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the 3.2.2 wider implications of decisions. 75 c. Decision-making processes use the precautionary approach and are based on best available information. d. Information on fishery performance and management action is available on request, and explanations are provided for any actions or lack of action associated with findings and relevant recommendations emerging from research, monitoring, evaluation and review activity.

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e. The management system or fishery is attempting to comply in a timely fashion with judicial decisions arising from any legal challenges. Rational SIb. Not all of the important issues in the context of MSC P2 have been considered; for example the potential impact on the stocks of bait species Condition By year 3, Decision-making processes respond to serious and other important issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the wider implications of decisions. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has been discussed among stakeholders. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has ben confirmed. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the decision-making process has responded to any serious and other important issues that may have been identified. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by October 1, 2104. The development and definition of the FMP will result from a rigorous process that will cover all sustainability issues – both real and potential – in the fishery and be based on a precautionary approach At the first annual audit, we will detail the progress achieved in developing the FMP process including the decision making process. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the decision-making process has led to a draft FMP considers issues relevant to MSC P1 and MSC P2. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. Progress on See condition RC5. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC5. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

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5.22 Condition ID7 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. A research plan provides the management system with a strategic approach to research and reliable 3.2.4 and timely information sufficient to achieve the objectives consistent with MSC’s Principles 1 and 2. 70 b. Research results are disseminated to all interested parties in a timely fashion. Rational SIa. There is not a defined explicit research plan. Condition By year 3 the fishery will have a research plan. Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the needs for a research plan have been considered. At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a draft research plan has been prepared. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that a research plan has been implemented for the following fishing year. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the third audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104. The FMP will be developed during first 3 years and will include a research plan proposal oriented to provide the management system with a strategic approach to research and reliable information required to achieve the objectives consistent with MSC’s Principles 1 and 2. At the first annual audit, we will present evidence that stakeholders have been consulted on research needs. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the draft FMP contains a research plan that is relevant to MSC P1 and MSC P2 issues. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. Progress on See condition RC6. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2016] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC6. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2017]

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Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

5.23 Condition ID8 Performance PI Scoring issues / Scoring Guidepost Text Score Indicator & Score a. The fishery has in place mechanisms to evaluate key parts of the management system. 3.2.5 70 b. The fishery-specific management system is subject to regular internal and occasional external review. Rational SIb. As the review process is largely carried out by SUBPESCA, this is not considered to be external Condition By year 4 there there will be an effective and timely review of the fishery-specific management system Milestones At the first annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the need to review the FMP have been discussed At the second annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the options for external review have been considered. At the third annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that an external review will take place in the following 12 months. At the fourth annual audit, the client will present the CAB with evidence that the external review has been completed. The score will only be reviewed on completion of all the milestones. By the fourth audit the required minimum score is 80. Client action plan SUBPESCA is required by the Fisheries Law to prepare a specific Fisheries Management Plan for the Juan Fernández lobster fishery. Since early 2014, various meetings have been held with the stakeholders and the first step of nominating the Fishery Management Committee will be taken by September 7, 2104. As required by Law, the FMP will include provisions for full regular review of the performance of the fishery-specific management system against its objectives. At the first annual audit, we will present the CAB with evidence that review needs for the FMP have been discussed. By the end of year 2, we will provide evidence that the draft FMP contains provisions for internal and external review. By the end of year 3, we will provide evidence that the FMP has been approved. During year 4 we will provide evidence that the performance of the FMP has been internally reviewed. By the end of year 4 we will provide evidence that the performance of the FMP has been externally reviewed. Progress on See condition RC7. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2016]

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Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. condition [2016] Progress on See condition RC6. The same rational applies to the fishery in ID. Condition [2017] Status of The client is on target. The condition remains open. The milestones have been modified. condition [2017]

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6 CONCLUSION Several indicators show that the lobster resource in the three UOC remains healthy. To a large extent, the client has successfully implemented the plan of action to respond to the conditions to certification defined in the Certification Report. However, the 3 conditions relating to PI 3.2.1 are considered as “behind target”. The main issue identified is the failure of the initial report to consider the logistical problems in arranging FMC meetings. As the development of an FMP is a process, the restriction to 2 annual meetings has delayed FMP preparation beyond the original timetable. However, despite this, substantial progress has been made and the auditors commend the rigorous nature of the approach and the full involvement of the fishers. On that basis, the auditors consider it appropriate to modify the milestones for some of the conditions, allowing more time for the preparation of the FMP. This will be in the long-term interests of fishery sustainability. The Juan Fernandez Rock Lobster Fishery continues to meet the MSC standard for sustainable fisheries and the certification is maintained. The third annual surveillance audit should take place in Robinson Crusoe at the same time as the first annual FMC meeting programmed for May 2018. The fourth annual audit should also take place in Robinson Crusoe, at the same time as the first annual FMC meeting programmed for May 2019. This would also be the start of the recertification process. 7 REFERENCES

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8 APPENDIX 1 – RE-SCORING EVALUATION TABLES None 9 APPENDIX 2 - STAKEHOLDER SUBMISSIONS None received. 10 APPENDIX 3 - SURVEILLANCE AUDIT INFORMATION Not applicable. 11 APPENDIX 4 - ADDITIONAL DETAIL ON CONDITIONS/ ACTIONS/ RESULTS Not applicable. 12 APPENDIX 5 - SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMME Given the need to monitor progress at the fishery management committee, it is proposed that the approach to implementing Level 6 should be amended to have on-site visits in Robinson Crusoe in Years 3 & 4. These should take place at the same time as the first meetings of the FMC in 2018& 2019 scheduled for May. The fourth surveillance audit will start the recertification process.

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