Devon & Severn IFCA Will lead, champion & manage a sustainable marine environment & inshore fisheries,

by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

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D&S IFCA Annual Plan 2019 - 2020

Have a read of the Annual Plan and see what work D&S IFCA have planned for 2019 – 2020 

D&S IFCA Joint Patrol with the MMO

D&S IFCA have been conducting joint patrols with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in preparation for the EU exit.

D&S IFCA Officers Patrol… and Beach Clean

While waiting for boats to return to Beer Beach, so they could be inspected, Officers took it upon themselves to do some litter picking

Comprehensive Review Planned for the Live Wrasse Fishery

Restrictions on the fishery are un-changed allowing for a third year of consistent monitoring.

D&S IFCA Set to Close Public Shellfish Beds

Public shellfish beds in the Teign and Exe Estuary will be closed on 1st May 2019

Increased patrol capabilities for D&S IFCA

Launch of new patrol vessel, named David Rowe in memory of former Authority Member

Meeting hosted by CEFAS in regard to work being carried out on the Live Wrasse Fishery.

D&S IFCA attended a meeting at the CEFAS office in Weymouth to present on the current findings from the data collected during 2018.