Update 22/02/2021: This consultation is now closed   The Authority intends to renew the closure of the Wash Restricted Area Fishery (i.e. the area between the Wash FisheryRead More >

The MMO is looking to recruit several members to the Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (EIFCA).   EIFCA needs members who will take a balanced approach toRead More >

Seafarers UK is supporting the Safety Folder as it embarks on a campaign to increase its use by fishing boat owners, skippers and crew across the UK.  Read More >

On 1 January 2021, the UK will begin new trading relationships with the EU and the rest of the world. We have been listening to our marine andRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is the government’s principal regulator for most activities in English waters. This includes the management of activities in marine protected areas (MPAs), exceptRead More >

Updated: 19/12/2020 – This consultation is now closed.   Eastern IFCA are consulting with fishers in The Wash bivalve fisheries as part of the work to replace theRead More >

Natural England have published a research report on 23rd October 2020 “Human Impacts on Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ: Chalk complexity and population dynamics of commercial crustaceans”. ThisRead More >

The MMO have developed a ‘one-stop-shop’ signposting commercial fishers, merchants and exporters to the help and support available as they get ready for the end of the transitionRead More >

Eastern IFCA have now received formal advice from Natural England regarding the environmental impact of crab and lobster pot fishing within the Cromer Shoal MCZ.  The following pressRead More >

The Authority has updated its privacy notices to reflect the implementation of a Data Sharing Agreement with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). Privacy notices can be found here.Read More >