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.

An opportunity to help research on rays in the Bristol Channel

Scientists are working to understand ray populations in and around the Bristol Channel and are offering a reward for information on captures of electronically tagged rays.

Formal Public Consultation – Changes to the Netting Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA is inviting you to respond to the formal public consultation on proposed amendments to existing Commercial and Recreational Netting Permit Conditions.

Bangor University together with D&S IFCA are recruiting!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority as a Research Assistant in Marine and Fisheries Science employed by Bangor University

Engagement Sessions – Fisheries Management Plans

The Marine Management Organisation sets out dates for engagement events focussed on English Channel Skates and Rays

Illegal Gill Net Recovered From Salcombe – Kingsbridge Estuary

D&S IFCA’s Enforcement Officers recover illegal net from Bowcombe Creek.

Devon and Severn seize pots

Do these pots belong to you?

Consultation on Fisheries Management Plans

Defra has launched a consultation on six front runner Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs).

Guidance for Fishers: Lobster and Spiny Lobster

D&S IFCA has produced guidance for fishers to help them remain compliant with the Permit Conditions.