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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Crab Tiles Surveyed by Drone

The continuing use of drone technology helps to assess the numbers of crab tiles within estuaries.

Local Knowledge Helps to Inform Fisheries Research and Management Plans

Interviews with the aim of gathering local knowledge with North Devon and Somerset fishers are being undertaken as part of the ongoing Marine Pioneer work creating Fisheries Research & Management Plans.

AIFCA are Recruiting

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

D&S IFCA Increases the Legal Size for Whelk

On 1st November 2020 the size of a whelk (the Minimum Conservation Reference Size) will increase from 55mm to 65mm.

D&S IFCA’s Enforcement Officers assist in a Multi-Agency Operation.

D&S IFCA’s Officers team up with other organisations including the MMO, Immigration services and the Devon and Cornwall Police to investigate reports of organised gangs fishing commercially in popular angling locations.

Enforcement Patrols in Plymouth and Gear Seizure

Sea and shore patrols in the Plymouth area are used to focus on enforcing the Potting Permit Conditions

Joint Operations in North Devon

D&S IFCA officers work with Devon and Cornwall Police, Environment Agency and Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority to conduct inspections and monitor activity around the Taw/Torridge Estuary.

Update on the Live Wrasse Fishery

D&S IFCA’s Environment Officers are now undertaking observer surveys as part of the fully documented Live Wrasse Fishery in the Plymouth Sound.

Bait digging surveys begin in Tranche 3 MCZs

Survey work is being undertaken to assess levels of bait digging activity in the Tranche 3 MCZs of the Axe, Otter, Dart, Erme, and Devon Avon estuaries.