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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PRODUCTION AREA
Fenland District Council has issued a Temporary Closure Notice (TCN) for Nene Mouth B04AL in relation to the level of E.coli found in shellfish samples collected by EasternRead More >
Informal Engagement: Closed Area Byelaw 2020
Eastern IFCA has an ongoing programme of work to ensure sensitive seabed habitats are protected from the impacts of fishing. We are currently seeking feedback to inform theRead More >
Sea Anglers Wanted for Government Project to Help Sustainable Fisheries
A new call is being made for sea anglers to contribute to an important project that will help the management of marine fisheries. The Sea AnglingRead More >
Sustainable fisheries enshrined in law as UK leaves the EU
DEFRA has today (29th January 2020) announced the introduction of legislation creating the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fishRead More >
Fishing regulations as the UK leaves the European Union
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have sent out a reminder to the fishing industry today that the UK will continue to abide by the current rules, which applyRead More >
Marine Stewardship Council certification for Wash Brown Shrimp fishery
Lloyd’s Register, the certification assessment body, announced this week that Wash Brown Shrimp has been certified under the Marine Stewardship Council requirements for Sustainable Fisheries click here forRead More >
Temporary Closure of Shellfish Fisheries: Wash Restricted Area
The Authority has closed to all shellfish fisheries the area covering the Wash Restricted Area (i.e. the area between the Wash Fishery Order 1992 and the Le StrangeRead More >
Maritime and Fisheries Funding: £15.4 million funding boost for English fishing industry
The fund, which was announced last month, is to drive innovation and take up of new technology, improve port infrastructure and support lifesaving vessel safety measures. English fishersRead More >
Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018: Effort Limitation scheme – formal consultation
Eastern IFCA is undertaking consultation on proposed effort management proposals for shrimp fishing within the Wash and North Norfolk Coast Special Area of Conservation. Do you fish forRead More >
Call for evidence – pot fishing activity within the Cromer Shoal
Eastern IFCA wishes to gather evidence on levels of potting activity within the Cromer Shoal Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). This information will be used to undertake an assessmentRead More >
