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

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

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Association of IFCAs have a vacancy

AIFCA are recruiting for the position of National Lead Training Officer. View the Job advert.

Defra IVMS Consultation

DEFRA have started their consultation for the introduction of I-VMS for all under 12 meter licenced British fishing boats.

Commercial Scallop Season Now Open

From 0700 hours on the 1st October 2018 the fishing of Scallops (Pecten maximus) for commercial purposes has reopened.

Amendment to the Bass restrictions 28th September 2018

Amendment to the Bass restrictions 28th September 2018

D&S IFCA Increases the Legal Size for Whelk

The Size of a whelk (the Minimum Conservation Reference Size) will increase from 45mm to 55mm in November 2018.

Teign Estuary Mussel Stock Assessments

Mussel beds on the River Teign were surveyed by the D&S IFCA Environment Team to determine the stock tonnage and map the area of the mussel beds.

D&S IFCA Circulates Autumn E-Newsletter

Find out what has been happening in the D&S IFCA District.

D&S IFCA Introduces New Mobile Fishing Permit Byelaw Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA has now circulated new Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA Introduces Requirements for I-VMS Systems.

From the 28th August all mobile fishing vessels between 6.99 metres and 15.25 metres must have a fully functioning I-VMS unit to fish within the D&S IFCA District.