Currently, the Eastern IFCA is working alongside Defra and the MMO on the refreshed approach to the management of fisheries within these sites.  More information can be found here: http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/protecting/conservation/ems_fisheries.htm

The UK is committed to creating a coherent network of marine protected areas along its coastline and adjoining seas.  To complement the existing European Marine Site network, aRead More >

This page contains all the information compiled to explore MSC Accreditation of the Shrimp fisheries within the EIFCA District. Pre-Assessment Report for the East Coast Brown and PinkRead More >

STUDY OF THE WASH EMBAYMENT ENVIRONMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY (SWEEP) INTRODUCTION TO THE SWEEP PROJECT The Wash represents one of the premier coastal marine ecological sites in the UnitedRead More >

Defra have published a series of guidance documents, aimed at IFCAs and containing advice on implementing various aspects of the new role. This includes discussion of risk-based enforcement,Read More >

Given the responsibilities placed upon Eastern IFCA with regard to Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and the significant liabilities therein, a new derogation process is in use.  Derogations mayRead More >

As of 4th July, 2011 a temporary closure of clam fisheries within the Rivers Stour and Orwell is in operation. This has been brought jointly under Eastern IFCARead More >

Defra have recently been consulting on domestic fisheries reform in England, one of the key issues being access for the smaller-scale fleet. This is particularly relevant to theRead More >

On 31st March, 2011 Eastern Sea Fisheries Joint Committee ceased to exist after over 100 years of inshore fisheries management. It has been replaced by Eastern Inshore FisheriesRead More >