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

Baseline report for Skerries Angling Zone now complete

D&S IFCA has produced a baseline report on the temporal and spatial use of the Skerries Bank Angling Zone by different fisheries user groups.

Teign Estuary Mussel Surveys

D&S IFCA completes its annual mussel surveys within the closed public mussel beds of the Teign Estuary

Devon and Severn IFCA are recruiting!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the small environmental management team of the Devon & Severn IFCA

Are Your D&S IFCA Permit Details Up to Date?

It is important to keep us informed of any changes because incorrect information may invalidate your permit.

Update on Interreg S-3 Eurohab Project

Use of satellite imagery to complement the monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms and Eutrophication to support marine management

D&S IFCA Conduct Bank Holiday Shore Patrols

Patrols on the 26th August at Teignmouth and Shaldon used to promote engagement and target a range of issues

D&S IFCA Submit Final Responses to Hinkley Point C Consultations

Hinkley Point C nuclear power station will abstract large volumes of water from the Severn Estuary European Marine Site. Permission for this was dependent upon a series of protection measures for fish. EDF Energy have applied to the Planning Inspectorate to remove one of these protection measures; the need for Acoustic Fish Deterrents.

Devon & Severn IFCA starts a programme of research on the Spiny Lobster or Crawfish

D&S IFCA has commenced a series of research studies working with members of the fishing industry, academics and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly IFCAs.

Multi Agency Patrol at Teignmouth and Shaldon

D&S IFCA and other agencies investigate the concerns raised by the public relating to large scale cockle collection.

D&S IFCA Close Public Shellfish Beds

Public Shellfish Beds in the Teign And Exe Estuary have been closed since 1st May