Debris from the collision between MV SOLONG and MV STENA IMMACULATE has washed ashore on the coast of north-west Norfolk and on the Lincolnshire coast, with reports ofRead More >

  There have been reports of marine plastic pollution debris in The Wash. It is believed that the debris may include plastic nurdles (small plastic beads) from theRead More >

Eastern IFCA would like to make stakeholders aware of a current consultation for a development that may affect stakeholders. Consultation is now open for the Ossian Transmission InfrastructureRead More >

The Authority is reviewing the Inshore Vessel Restriction which is intended to reduce risk to the Cromer Shoal MCZ.  The review has been instigated after potentially impacted stakeholdersRead More >

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE CRAB FISHERY? The Marine Stewardship Council wants your views on launching a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in your area. See below for moreRead More >

  The Wash Cockle and Mussel Byelaw 2021 (WCMB) has been confirmed by Defra on behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. TheRead More >

The Authority is considering the implementation of management measures within the Cromer MCZ and would welcome your feedback. Two measures are proposed. Please see here for an infographicRead More >

The management measures in place over the Wash Cockle and Mussel fisheries have been renewed. Any current exemptions that allow fishing will remain valid until further notice, onRead More >

Why were the tags selected? The tag selected is the Shearwell Plastic Set Tag, which was selected following a successful tag trial funded by the WWF. They wereRead More >

Last updated: 29/01/2025   The 2025 Statutory Bass Fishing Guidance has been published. A summary of how bass measures apply in the Eastern IFCA district is set outRead More >