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Contact UsContains or is based on public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, provided by Natural England or JNCC. Management measures provided by the individual IFCAs in relation to the protection of MPA features. We have used reasonable endeavours to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data but the information does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon as such. The data provided is not to be considered an exhaustive list of management measures. Additional measures exist which further limit fishing effort in the inshore region. Please contact individual IFCAs for up to date relevant legislation. Measures accurate as of 2018.
Assessment of Fishing Impacts in MPAs
IFCAs have assessed over 13,500 interactions between commercial fishing gear and designated European Marine Site features.
Management of Fishing Activities in MPAs
A diverse and often complex range of approaches have been used by IFCAs to manage fishing activities within MPAs.
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IFCAs Management of Inshore Marine Protected Areas.
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it is only by leading, championing and managing a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries that we can be successful as an Association.