Eastern IFCA recently consulted with Wash Cockle fishermen about potentially bringing in a minimum landing size for Cockles. This was in response to concerns raised about the landingRead More >

On Wednesday 25th August, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) opened four time-limited competitive funding rounds to match fund projects that deliver sustainable growth in the catching, processing andRead More >

The aim and objectives for managing access to the cockle and mussel fisheries in The Wash are now confirmed, following consultation with Wash fishermen. What are the aimRead More >

At the 44th Eastern IFCA Meeting (09 June 2021), members agreed to open the cockle fishery on the 21st of June 2021.  All other management measures for theRead More >

The Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (A-IFCA) is marking World Oceans Day this year (June 8th) with its own celebration of the work of the membersRead More >

The next meeting of the full Authority will be held at 0930hrs on Wednesday 9th June 2021 at the Assembly Room in King’s Lynn Town Hall,  Saturday MarketRead More >

Eastern IFCA are consulting with fishermen in our district to gather information on fishing activity to inform the development of the Closed Areas Byelaw 2021. We are seekingRead More >

A new information page about the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) is now published on the Eastern IFCA website.   The page contains information aboutRead More >

Press release Eastern IFCA                                         Date: April 2021    Read More >

The intertidal cockle stocks in The Wash not only provide an important resource for the local fishing industry but also an essential food supply for the internationally importantRead More >