The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is running a campaign calling on fishers to prepare to provide additional information for seafood leaving the UK from the 10th of JanuaryRead More >

As of 0751hrs on Sunday 10 August 2025, the following revisions to closed areas within the Wash Cockle Fishery will come into effect: The high-density juvenile closure onRead More >

On 26 April 2025 the Wash mussel fisheries were closed in response to reports of Chinese Mitten Crab, an Invasive Non-Native Species, being caught alongside mussels. Following aRead More >

Following the closure of the 2025 Wash cockle fishery consultation we are carefully considering all the consultation responses as well as the feedback from the industry meeting onRead More >

In order to be named on a Wash cockle and mussel Permit as a permit holder or skipper, you must attend a Wash Training Course.  The purpose ofRead More >

The Authority is considering the implementation of management measures within the Cromer MCZ and would welcome your feedback. Two measures are proposed. Please see here for an infographicRead More >

At the 58th Eastern IFCA Meeting, members agreed in principle to open a harvestable mussel fishery in the Wash.  A harvestable mussel fishery refers to a fishery whichRead More >

The Authority has identified an area off  the Suffolk Coast (Sizewell) which may support a sub-littoral mussel bed suitable for a seed mussel (re-laying) fishery.  This has beenRead More >

CONSULTATION CLOSED Eastern IFCA is seeking the views of mussel fishermen in a consultation which closes at midday on 14 December 2024. The 2024 intertidal mussel survey hasRead More >

Eastern IFCA are currently seeking volunteers for our pot tagging trial as part of the ongoing research in support of adaptive risk management in the Cromer MCZ.  Read More >