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Informal Engagement: Closed Area Byelaw 2020
20 February 2020 14:00
Eastern IFCA has an ongoing programme of work to ensure sensitive seabed habitats are protected from the impacts of fishing. We are currently seeking feedback to inform theRead More >
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Sea Anglers Wanted for Government Project to Help Sustainable Fisheries
13 February 2020 13:20
A new call is being made for sea anglers to contribute to an important project that will help the management of marine fisheries. The Sea AnglingRead More >
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Sustainable fisheries enshrined in law as UK leaves the EU
29 January 2020 14:00
DEFRA has today (29th January 2020) announced the introduction of legislation creating the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fishRead More >
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Fishing regulations as the UK leaves the European Union
28 January 2020 15:15
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have sent out a reminder to the fishing industry today that the UK will continue to abide by the current rules, which applyRead More >
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Marine Stewardship Council certification for Wash Brown Shrimp fishery
27 January 2020 14:21
Lloyd’s Register, the certification assessment body, announced this week that Wash Brown Shrimp has been certified under the Marine Stewardship Council requirements for Sustainable Fisheries click here forRead More >
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Temporary Closure of Shellfish Fisheries: Wash Restricted Area
27 January 2020 12:00
The Authority has implemented a temporary closure of the Wash to cockle and mussel fishing as part of its interim measures, to manage these fisheries pending confirmation ofRead More >
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Maritime and Fisheries Funding: £15.4 million funding boost for English fishing industry
23 December 2019 11:46
The fund, which was announced last month, is to drive innovation and take up of new technology, improve port infrastructure and support lifesaving vessel safety measures. English fishersRead More >
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Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018: Effort Limitation scheme – formal consultation
19 December 2019 19:52
Eastern IFCA is undertaking consultation on proposed effort management proposals for shrimp fishing within the Wash and North Norfolk Coast Special Area of Conservation. Do you fish forRead More >
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Call for evidence – pot fishing activity within the Cromer Shoal
19 December 2019 19:04
Eastern IFCA wishes to gather evidence on levels of potting activity within the Cromer Shoal Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). This information will be used to undertake an assessmentRead More >
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Eastern IFCA is representing inshore fisheries and conservation interests during the Norfolk Boreas Planning Inspectorate Examination
19 December 2019 18:39
Background to the Norfolk Boreas project and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Eastern IFCA is currently participating in the Planning Inspectorate’s examination of the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind FarmRead More >