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.

To find out more about what the Devon and Severn IFCA do click here.

Commercial Fishing – Safety at Sea

The Fishing Industry Safety Group (FISG) is trying to improve the safety of commercial fishing and invites you to complete their poll.

Completion of Fisheries Research & Management Plans

A Marine Pioneer research project in partnership with Devon & Severn IFCA and the North Devon Biosphere is drawing to a close after 14 months of work. 

D&S IFCA’s Annual Plan for 2021 - 2022

D&S IFCA set out key tasks for 2021-22 and the other workstreams that it must complete to meet National Success Criteria.

Shad Bycatch Awareness & Reporting

D&S IFCA Implement a Shad Bycatch Awareness and Reporting Scheme to Help Protect Twaite and Allis Shad in District’s MPAs.

Notices to Mariners

Fugro GB Marine Ltd set to undertake scheduled services on wave buoys within D&S IFCA’s District.

Severn Estuary Ecological Research Forum – November 2020

D&S IFCA’s Senior Environmental Officer Runs Workshop on Research & Monitoring to Better Understand the Ecology of the Severn Estuary Area.

Survey of Subtidal Mussels in the Taw-Torridge Estuary

Devon and Severn IFCA collaborates with local fishermen to undertake mussel survey in the Taw-Torridge estuary