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MMO Workshops on Under 12m vessel sensitivity to offshore wind
18 January 2024 13:03
Poseidon and AVS have been commissioned by the MMO to examine the sensitivity of under 12 m fishing to offshore wind farming in the east marine plan areasRead More >
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Cockle FMP stakeholder meeting
12 January 2024 15:50
The Association of IFCAs are Defra’s delivery partner for the English cockle FMP which is due for publication later this year. The AIFCA have arranged a series ofRead More >
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Sea Angling Diary Project
12 January 2024 11:46
The Sea Angling Diary Project is for all sea anglers in England and Wales to help improve the sustainable management of marine stocks and demonstrate the value ofRead More >
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East Marine Plan Statement of Public Participation (SSP) consultation.
08 January 2024 18:01
In replacing the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting those interested to have their say in the East Marine PlanRead More >
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Third Party Consultation: Views on Impacts of Offshore Wind on Fishing
04 January 2024 12:14
Scientists currently have a poor understanding of the full socio-economic implications and conflicting pressures on marine space of the rapid expansion of offshore wind capacity. To remedy this,Read More >
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CSCB MCZ ARM UPDATE AND CONSULTATION LAUNCH
22 December 2023 9:46
Eastern IFCA is launching a consultation on the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Byelaw 2023 Phase 1 permit conditions. This is the first phase of permit condition development intendedRead More >
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Wash Temporary Closure Renewal
19 December 2023 15:05
Following the recent consultation, the Authority will be continuing to manage the Wash shellfish fisheries under the Interim Measures and will be renewing the temporary closure. Any currentRead More >
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Consultation Launched – Wash Temporary Closure Renewal
08 November 2023 15:56
Eastern IFCA is launching a consultation on renewing the Temporary Closure over the Wash bivalve fisheries, to allow management of these fisheries to continue. Since the expiry ofRead More >
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i-VMS rollout for under 6m vessels
27 October 2023 14:35
The MMO has announced that it is beginning the roll-out of iVMS devices for vessels under 6 metres. Fishermen with a vessel under 6 metres can now orderRead More >
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Cockle Fishery 2023 Extension
26 October 2023 15:12
Due to low levels of fishing activity in the 2023 cockle fishery, approximately 240 tonnes remain in the TAC. As a result, the fishery’s availability is being extended,Read More >