The AMPEP is a Mauritanian association of the octopus producers and exporters aiming to promote the sustainability of the octopus fishery. It was created in April 2022 by constituent members of FPMDEC, FNP and SMCP as the regulator. The AMPEP is open to all Mauritanian Octopus producers and exporters and also is open to Mauritanian clients and customers? The association is growing and currently has the following membership : CPAA, STARFISH HIMAFRI, INTERPESCA, COSMFRIGO, Ets KHALIFA, FRIAD Producer, DEWLAFISH, Suispamar and Union Martin and Frimosam.