My News & Views

D&S IFCA Publishes its Annual Report 2023/2024

Posted By: Olga Pepper on November 25, 2024

Read about the achievements of D&S IFCA set out in its Annual Report 2023/2024

Read Blog Post

Tuna Angling Economics Survey

Posted By: Olga Pepper on October 11, 2024

Opportunity to complete an online Cefas survey to assess the economic importance of catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) for tuna in the UK.

Read Blog Post

Fisheries Management Plans

Posted By: Olga Pepper on

Defra announces consultations and flatfish FMP publication.

Read Blog Post

Crawfish Closure Decision

Posted By: Olga Pepper on

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirms a decision to close English waters ICES area 7 for the crawfish fishery for UK and EU vessels (using all gear types) from 16 December 2024 to 31 May 2025, inclusive.

Read Blog Post

Applying for a Commercial Permit – Changes for Applications

Posted By: Olga Pepper on September 24, 2024

From 1st October 2024, additional information is required to process applications for commercial permits.

Read Blog Post

Wrasses Complex FMP and Black Seabream FMP – Online Survey

Posted By: Olga Pepper on September 16, 2024

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is reaching out to a range of stakeholders to complete their on-line survey by the end of January 2025.

Read Blog Post

Marine Invasive Non-Native Species

Posted By: Olga Pepper on September 4, 2024

Natural England would like help to better understand the current frequency of occurrences and improve recording of Atlantic Blue Crab

Read Blog Post

Changes to D&S IFCA’s Netting Permit Conditions

Posted By: Olga Pepper on June 28, 2024

Amended Netting Permit Conditions are being issued that apply from 1st July 2024.

Read Blog Post

Hinkley Point C Planning Consultation

Posted By: Olga Pepper on March 11, 2024

D&S IFCA responds to EDF Consultation on Acoustic Fish Deterrent and Compensatory Habitat

Read Blog Post

FIXED SHELLFISH GAUGES

Posted By: dsifcaadmin on March 2, 2023

Updated – 8th April 2024. Due to popular demand, we have more fixed shellfish gauges available to purchase. D&S IFCA has introduced Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (MCRS) for selected shellfish within its District.  To assist fishers to remain compliant with the legislation, gauges have been produced that are locally made from 316 stainless steel and […]

Read Blog Post