The Association of IFCAs are Defra’s delivery partner for the English cockle FMP which is due for publication later this year. The AIFCA have arranged a series ofRead More >

The Sea Angling Diary Project is for all sea anglers in England and Wales to help improve the sustainable management of marine stocks and demonstrate the value ofRead More >

In replacing the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting those interested to have their say in the East Marine PlanRead More >

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 >