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Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Eastern IFCA) is recruiting to a number of exciting roles across science, enforcement and policy. Covering the coasts of Lincolnshire, Norfolk andRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed that, owners of under-12 metre English fishing vessels fitted with Succorfish SC2 devices will be able to register for a replacementRead More >

The Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities has launched its latest film, Conserve, showcasing how IFCAs work to protect sensitive species and habitats in England’s inshore MarineRead More >

  The Hunstanton cockle bed was not opened at the start of the fishery as a precaution to prevent the spread of the diseases into this area fromRead More >

  The 2026 Wash Cockle Fishery will open at 0500hrs on Monday 15 June 2026 with a Total Allowable Catch of 4,992 tonnes.   To participate in theRead More >

A report detailing the interim analysis of acoustic data collected for the Natural Disturbance Study is now available. Whilst the report was completed by Cefas, a non-technical summaryRead More >

The 2026 Wash Cockle Fishery is likely to open on 15 June 2026 (subject to reaching agreement with Natural England and  consultation with industry). To participate in thisRead More >

  Eastern IFCA is consulting on the management measures for the 2026 Wash Cockle Fishery.   The deadline for responses is midday on Thursday 11 June 2026. TheRead More >