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Cockle fishery open in The Wash
17 June 2019 14:50
Eastern IFCA completed the 2019 cockle stock surveys in May of 2019. The results informed a habitat regulation assessment which considered whether a cockle fishery within The WashRead More >
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European Maritime and Fisheries Funding granted to assess and mitigate against unexpected paralytic shellfish toxins in Eastern England
16 May 2019 14:47
In January, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) granted £248,892.79 of funding to finance a joint project between Eastern IFCA and Cefas that aims to assess andRead More >
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Eastern IFCA Deploys Body Worn Video Cameras
14 April 2019 11:11
Body worn camera use by police and other law enforcement agencies is becoming increasingly common throughout the UK. It assists to enhance evidence gathering and improves the safetyRead More >
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Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (IVMS) – an update
14 April 2019 11:04
The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have recently responded to the consultation on Introducing Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (IVMS). They have confirmed that IVMS willRead More >
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Informal consultation on two sets of management measures
01 April 2019 14:49
Eastern IFCA is seeking information from stakeholders to inform the development of two sets of management measures: Replacement of the Wash Emergency Byelaw 2018; Additional closures to bottom-towedRead More >
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EU Exit – the latest information for the fisheries sector on how to prepare
05 March 2019 16:56
DEFRA have published advice explaining what fishing, seafood, and aquaculture industries need to do to prepare for rules and processes that will apply if the UK leaves theRead More >
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Fishing Vessel Owner and Crew Fined for Obstruction
12 February 2019 12:23
On 23th January 2019 Mr Stacey Yarnall and Mr Stephen Yarnall appeared at King’s Lynn Magistrates Court in a case brought by Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation AuthorityRead More >
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Management of English Inshore Marine Protected Areas by the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs)
12 February 2019 8:41
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EU Exit – Fisheries Update
29 January 2019 14:28
Defra has revised the fisheries technical notice to provide more clarity to help businesses prepare for a possible No Deal scenario. The UK Government has also developedRead More >
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Summary of the Eastern IFCA formal consultation on the Marine Protected Area Byelaw 2018 and the Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018
25 November 2018 19:29
Summary of feedback Comments were provided by a range of stakeholders including those with a conservation interest and those with a fishing interest. Eastern IFCA would like toRead More >