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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University academic and maritime law expert elected to key role in protection of marine environment

Professor Mike Williams elected as Chair of D&S IFCA

The Live Wrasse Pot Fishery Opens on 16th July 2019

Commercial potting permit holders can fish on a restrictive basis for Live Wrasse

Have Your Say on the Proposed D&S IFCA Exemptions Byelaw 2019

D&S IFCA is proposing to introduce a new Exemptions Byelaw and you can have your say

A Call for Information - Hand Gathering

D&S IFCA are seeking your views on the management of hand gathering fishing activities

Student Placement Assists D&S IFCA Environment Team

Ffion Blundell reports on her three-month placement at D&S IFCA

Managing Bait Digging

D&S IFCA’s Byelaw and Permitting Sub Committee discuss how to manage the fishing activity of bait digging.

New MCZ Sites for D&S IFCA Announced

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced the creation of 41 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), six of which are located within the D&S IFCA District. 

2019 Taw Torridge Mussel Surveys

Devon and Severn IFCA undertakes annual mussel surveys in the Taw Torridge Estuary 

Bank Holiday Patrols & Bass Nursery Areas

D&S IFCA conduct two patrols on the May Bank Holiday including inspections of the Bass Nursery Areas within the Teign & Exe Estuaries.

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