Scientists currently have a poor understanding of the full socio-economic implications and conflicting pressures on marine space of the rapid expansion of offshore wind capacity. To remedy this,Read More >

Eastern IFCA is launching a consultation on the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Byelaw 2023 Phase 1 permit conditions. This is the first phase of permit condition development intendedRead More >

Following the recent consultation, the Authority will be continuing to manage the Wash shellfish fisheries under the Interim Measures and will be renewing the temporary closure. Any currentRead More >

Eastern IFCA is launching a consultation on renewing the Temporary Closure over the Wash bivalve fisheries, to allow management of these fisheries to continue. Since the expiry ofRead More >

The MMO has announced that it is beginning the roll-out of iVMS devices for vessels under 6 metres. Fishermen with a vessel under 6 metres can now orderRead More >

Due to low levels of fishing activity in the 2023 cockle fishery, approximately 240 tonnes remain in the TAC. As a result, the fishery’s availability is being extended,Read More >

The Wash cockle fishery 2023 will be closed as of 0145hrs on Friday 22 September 2023. The cockle fishery will close at this time because we have projectedRead More >

On the 25th August 2023, Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officers inspected and seized 10 stand up whelk pots from an area of Scolt Head Island , NorthRead More >

On the 28th August 2023, Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officers inspected and seized 3 parlour pot from an area of Blakeney, North Norfolk. Please click the linksRead More >

In addition to the live events Defra have been running recently in relation the the Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) Seafish will be running a series of in-person eventsRead More >