1. Wash Mussel Fisheries to open with biosecurity measures

    19 May 2025 13:16

    The Wash mussel fishery was temporarily closed on 26 April 2025 following reports of Chinese Mitten Crab in Wash mussels. The temporary closure was put into effect toRead More >

  2. UPDATE ON FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLANS: PROGRESS, WORKSHOPS AND ENGAGEMENT

    02 May 2025 14:50

    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 >

  3. DEFRA MARINE AND FISHERIES UPDATE

    01 May 2025 13:30

    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 >

  4. Temporary closure of the Wash Mussel Fisheries

    25 April 2025 14:35

      Having received a report of Chinese Mitten Crabs (CMC) in The Wash, the Authority is investigating the potential biosecurity risks associated with both the harvestable and re-layingRead More >

  5. Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed Interim measures confirmed

    10 April 2025 15:50

    As part of the management of crab and lobster potting within the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), the Authority is bringing into effect two interimRead More >

  6. MMO confirms I-VMS legislation schedule for 2025

    04 April 2025 12:21

    The MMO have outlined a new licence condition in a variation notice issued this week. The licence condition will come in to force on 12 May 2025 andRead More >

  7. CEFAS MARK AND RECAPTURE STUDY

    02 April 2025 8:06

    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 >

  8. Wash Training Course Dates announced

    26 March 2025 15:24

    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 >

  9. Survey to understand sea angler views, knowledge and compliance with regulations

    25 March 2025 9:48

    The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) are undertaking a survey examining sea angler’s views, knowledge, and compliance with regulations in England and Wales, and areRead More >

  10. Debris in The Wash and surrounding area (update)

    20 March 2025 12:22

    Debris from the collision between MV SOLONG and MV STENA IMMACULATE has washed ashore on the coast of north-west Norfolk and on the Lincolnshire coast, with reports ofRead More >

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