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I-VMS Deadline 30 November
The deadline is 30 November for fishers to claim a fund to install an Inshore Vessel Monitoring System. The roll-out plan saw installation engineers available in fishers’ home ports for set periods, starting in ports with the highest numbers of registered vessels. It initially focuses the roll-out on the under 12 metre and over 6 metre fleet and details were publicised in advance. MMO is...
Video about Fisheries Management Plans
An Online Evening with FinVision introducing a new juvenile fish project
Have you ever wanted to take a peek below an estuary's surface? Join us for an evening with the FinVision Team to introduce an exciting new project that aims to identify important habitats for juvenile fish of recreationally important species like bass and mullet,...
Opportunity to manage Sussex’s inshore fisheries and conservation
First Inshore Highly Protected Marine Areas in Effect
AIFCA partners with Newcastle University on fisheries co-management
The ten regional IFCAs and researchers from Newcastle University are working on a national project which explores existing contributions and further potential of the IFCA model to deliver improved industry engagement and effective co-management of marine resources....
AIFCA to present on external pressures for the catching sector
Crab and Lobster Symposium Proceedings Available
Blue Marine Foundation has released the conference proceedings of the event held on the 16th November 2022 in which the IFCAs were well represented. The aims of the conference were to share current information on crab and lobster research, factors affecting stocks,...
Fisheries Management Plans Consultation
Fisheries Management Plans consultation Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) set out the plans and policies to secure the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks. All 43 existing FMPs will go through a public consultation, giving interested parties the opportunity to...
Support The Catchwise Sea Angling Survey
Catchwise is a new survey of sea angling taking place across England and Wales in 2023 and 2024 commencing in July for twelve months. The project has been co-developed with sea anglers and aims to significantly improve the recognition of the sport’s value to coastal...
Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Advisor – North West
Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Advisor – Two-Year Fixed-Term based in Carnforth Salary Scale: Local Government SCP 14-28 £25,409-£34,723. Pension: Local Government Scheme Hours of Work: 37 hours per week with an expectation to work some unsociable hours Medical:...
UK Parliament thanks AIFCA
AIFA has been thanked for its work on a research briefing for the Government recently. Robert Clark, Chief Officer was one of 34 contributors and reviewers for a POSTnote, a Parliamentary Office Science and Technology research briefing on Marine Protected Areas and...
Scientific Officer vacancy with Cornwall IFCA, Hayle
Come to work with Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and have this view on your doorstep. We are seeking a full-time, desk based Scientific Officer for 18 months to assist Cornwall IFCA with the management of inshore fisheries around the coast of...
IFCO Vacancy for Dorset, Hampshire and IoW
Vacancy for Conservation Officers in the North West
The North Western IFCA is looking for three salaried officers based at Whitehaven, Cumbria with an enthusiasm for the marine environment and a knowledge of marine issues and the fishing industry together with a strong drive to enforce rules protecting fish stocks,...
APPG event on the Future of Fisheries Management
Tickets for Shellfish Conference & Dinner June 6/7
The 53rd Annual Conference of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain & Gala Dinner are being held on Tues/Wed. 6th & 7th of June. All daytime sessions will take place in The Crown Estate Offices at 1 St James' Market, London, SW1Y 4AH, with tremendous...
IFCAs Role in the Growing Aquaculture Sector
IFCAs and Aquaculture The UK shellfish industry is a multi-million pound sector that produces thousands of tonnes of shellfish each year, with considerable potential for further growth. Aquaculture, in all its forms, is a developing component of England’s seafood...
The Future of UK Fisheries Management
Could you be a IFCA General Member?
The role of an IFCA General Member The general members of the IFCA contribute their knowledge and experience to provide sustainable management of the inshore marine area of their IFCA district. Appointees to IFCAs are legally required to consider all the local fishing...
it is only by leading, championing and managing a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries that we can be successful as an Association.