The 2026 cockle survey report has been published and is available at the link below. 2026 cockle survey report  The report includes information about the biomass andRead More >

A collaborative environmental initiative supported by the Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority has successfully removed close to 6 tonnes of redundant fishing and fishing related gear fromRead More >

Eastern IFCA is holding a workshop to discuss management of the Wash Cockle Fisheries, including in relation to the 2026 fishery. Any person named on a Wash CockleRead More >

Funded through Defra’s Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, investing £304 million into fishing and seafood businesses and coastal communities across England. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) isRead More >

Permit fees are payable for fishing within the Wash cockle and mussel fisheries to achieve 50% cost recovery for the Authority for managing the fisheries, which includes undertakingRead More >

A management update for the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ has been published for those fishing within the area, to advise of the existing, proposed, and voluntary measuresRead More >

In order to be named on a Wash Cockle and Mussel Permit as a permit holder or skipper, you must have attended a Wash Training Course.  The purposeRead More >

A new Seabird Safe Toolkit is available for fishermen in the UK to help reduce the risk of accidental catching of seabirds whilst fishing for their target catches.Read More >

The Environment Agency are planning multibeam bathymetry surveys in East Anglia. There are 6 planned survey areas in the Eastern IFCA district.   The first 5 areas areRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting applications for members of the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) to provide an opportunity to help shape the future ofRead More >