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The updated statutory guidance on fishing for bass has been published. The guidance covers both commercial and recreational bass fishing and is available to be read in fullRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched a formal consultation on the Marine Protected Areas Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2023, which prohibits the use of bottom towedRead More >

The MMO have launched the annual national campaign to recruit members for each of the ten IFCAs in England.   Eastern IFCA would like to encourage applications fromRead More >

Our office is now closed for the festive season and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday the 3rd of January 2023. In an emergency, or in the caseRead More >

The final round of Defra’s  Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme is now open for applications. The deadline to apply is midday on 19 January 2023.   TheRead More >

Eastern IFCA has launched an informal consultation on the management of crab and lobster potting fisheries. The informal consultation will close at midday on Monday 30th of JanuaryRead More >

The Wash Fishery Order 1992 (WFO), which is a hybrid regulating and several order used to manage wild shellfisheries (primarily cockles and mussels) and aquaculture lays in theRead More >

Seafish (the public body supporting the UK seafood industry) are holding online and in-person events on the development of the Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for whelk and brownRead More >