Since purchasing our new BlueROV 2 in July this year we have completed eight days of video surveys, collecting seabed footage at 87 different locations within the CromerRead More >

  Since purchasing the BlueROV 2 a few months ago, Eastern IFCA have been deploying it on a regular basis to capture seabed imagery of the Cromer ShoalRead More >

  The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has made important updates to the Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length OverallRead More >

Update The informal consultation outcome can be viewed here. Update 12/10/2021: This consultation has now closed We are seeking the views of Wash fishermen to inform the developmentRead More >

Eastern IFCA are developing the new Wash Cockle and Mussel Byelaw 2021 to replace the Wash Fishery Order 1992 when it expires in January 2023. The byelaw willRead More >

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 >