The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are seeking views on their assessments of the impacts of fishing on, and subsequent proposed management measures for, 43 marine protected areas (MPAs)Read More >

The Lowestoft Fishing Gear Recycling Project (Amnesty Week) is taking place next week between 10 and 13 of  June. Fishermen are invited to drop off End-of-Life Fishing GearRead More >

On the 12 May 2025 The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirmed the new I-VMS licence condition. The licence condition requires English licensed vessels under-12m to have a functioningRead More >

DEFRA has published a new update on Fisheries Management Plans on their Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) blog page, which discusses their recent work including research and development prioritiesRead More >

Defra have published their latest Marine and Fisheries Update. If you would like to subscribe to this bulletin and keep up to date click here  This edition coversRead More >

Cefas are currently conducting a mark and recapture study in The Wash which aims to track growth and movement rates of tagged whelks released in the Wash. PleaseRead More >

Eastern IFCA would like to make stakeholders aware of a current consultation for a development that may affect stakeholders. Consultation is now open for the Ossian Transmission InfrastructureRead More >

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE CRAB FISHERY? The Marine Stewardship Council wants your views on launching a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in your area. See below for moreRead More >

Why were the tags selected? The tag selected is the Shearwell Plastic Set Tag, which was selected following a successful tag trial funded by the WWF. They wereRead More >

Officers will be available for a Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Pot Tagging Initiative Drop-in session on the 21st January 2025 between 10am and 3pm at Whitewater Seafood restaurant,Read More >