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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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Exe Estuary – Mussel and Cockle Stock Assessments
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D&S IFCA publishes its 2024 Exe Estuary Mussel and Cockle Stock Reports, detailing the findings of the biennial surveys, conducted in 2024.
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FIXED SHELLFISH GAUGES (2025)
Posted By: dsifcaadmin on May 9, 2025
Due to popular demand, we have more fixed shellfish gauges available to purchase.
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Formal Public Consultation – Changes to Potting Permit Conditions
Posted By: Olga Pepper on April 24, 2025
D&S IFCA is inviting stakeholders to respond to the formal public consultation on proposed amendments to the Potting Permit Conditions.
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MMO Confirms I-VMS Legislation Schedule for 2025
Posted By: Olga Pepper on April 2, 2025
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) introduces licence condition for I-VMS ahead of new legislation.
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D&S IFCA’s Annual Plan 2025/2026
Posted By: Olga Pepper on
Read about the work to be undertaken by D&S IFCA in its Annual Plan 2025/2026.
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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
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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.
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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.
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