My News & Views
Devon and Severn IFCA seize a net
Posted By: Olga Pepper on November 4, 2025
Does this net belong to you?
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Changes to D&S IFCA’s Potting Permit Conditions
Posted By: Olga Pepper on November 3, 2025
Amended Potting Permit Conditions are being issued that apply from 7th November 2025.
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Developing a Voluntary Code for Potting in Torbay MCZ – Balancing Fisheries and Conservation
Posted By: Olga Pepper on October 31, 2025
Devon & Severn IFCA is seeking to co-develop a voluntary code of conduct for potting over seagrass beds within the Torbay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
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D&S IFCA Publishes its Annual Report 2024/2025
Posted By: Olga Pepper on October 28, 2025
Read about the achievements of D&S IFCA set out in its Annual Report 2024/2025
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Installation of REWIRE Vessel Monitoring Devices
Posted By: Olga Pepper on September 19, 2025
D&S IFCA begins its roll out of REWIRE Vessel Monitoring Devices for vessels affected by data forwarding issues to the UK VMS Hub.
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Managing England’s Offshore Marine Protected Areas
Posted By: Olga Pepper on September 11, 2025
An opportunity to join a webinar hosted by the MMO
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Vessel Monitoring Devices and the UK VMS Hub
Posted By: Olga Pepper on August 12, 2025
D&S IFCA sets out its position regarding Permit Holders ability to continue fishing within the District with vessels fitted with Succorfish vessel monitoring devices.
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Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes
Posted By: Olga Pepper on June 6, 2025
Due to popular demand, D&S IFCA provides guidance about Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes that apply within its Byelaws.
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Octopus & Escape Gaps
Posted By: Olga Pepper on May 16, 2025
D&S IFCA provides clarity on the applicability of Potting Permit Conditions with a view to addressing issues relating to predation by octopus and concerns raised by the fishing industry about the use of escape gaps in pots.
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Teign Estuary Cockle and Mussel Stock Assessments
Posted By: Olga Pepper on May 14, 2025
D&S IFCA publishes its 2024 Teign Estuary cockle and mussel stock reports, detailing the findings of the biennial surveys, last conducted in 2024.
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