Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC

Here is a link to our new documentary- The Last Custodians: lbfcic.com/the-last-custo… The Last Custodians unveils the untold stories of inshore fishing and the resilient fishermen who navigate the waters across #Lymebay. #grassroots #fishermenled #cic

It’s never been harder for inshore fleets, have your say! surveymonkey.com/r/TheGreatBrit… The Great British Inshore Fishing Survey hosted by the Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC is the opportunity for all small-scale fishermen to have their voices heard.

Evans Demands Urgent Action on Octopus Impact in Devon Waters thefishingdaily.com/uk-fishing-ind… #ukfishingnews #ukfishingindustry #fishingnewsEngland #commercialfishingnews #fishingnews #dailyfishingnews #SouthwestUKOctopusInvastion #CllrTudorEvansOBE #DevonPotFisheries

🌊 2024 has been amazing! We're excited for upcoming projects (watch this space! 👀). Huge thanks to all UK fishermen for the risks you take to provide our fish suppers. Special thanks to @Bluemarinef , @The_MMO , @FishmongersCo , and @BeASeaChanger . 🎉🐟❤️

📢 Exciting News! 📢 We're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new cookbook with delicious recipes from our amazing members! 🍽️👨‍🍳 (Watch this space) From seafood to sweet treats, there's something for everyone. Support our coastal communities & get your copy soon!

🚤 Navigating Challenges 🚤 Being a fishermen-led organisation means facing declining fish catches, weak income, and conflicts with spatial squeeze. Your support helps us overcome these challenges and protect our oceans. 🌊#FishermenLed #SustainableFishing #OceanConservation

🚀 Exciting News! Our pioneering organisation is once again leading the way in best practices by launching a fishermen-led science and data collection project! Funded by @MMO_FaSS, @BlueMarineF, and @FishmongersCo’s Fisheries Charitable Trust. 🌊🐟#SustainableFishing #Innovation

🌊 Happy World Fisheries Day! 🌊 Celebrate the small-scale fishing communities of Lyme Bay. 🐟❤️ Watch our documentary showcasing the stories of our fishermen safeguarding our coastal heritage. 🎥THE LAST CUSTODIANS - The Voice Of The Fleet - YouTube

🌊 Join Our Community! Volunteers Needed! 🌊 Are you passionate about supporting local communities and sustainable fishing practices? Our fishermen-led CIC is on a mission to make a difference & we need your help! Contact us at info@lbfcic.com 🌍💙#Volunteer #CommunitySupport

🌊 Meet Our Team! 🌊 Lyme Bay Fishermans CIC is a grassroots, fishermen-led organisation. Our board members are chosen by the fishermen, ensuring true community governance. Join us in celebrating those who make our mission possible! 🐟💙 #LymeBayFishermans #FishermenLed

Who are we? We are scallop divers, potters, trawlermen, netters and hook & line fishermen from across the four ports of West Bay, Lyme Regis, Beer and Axmouth. #EatOurFish #grassroots #fishermenled

Our Lyme Bay Scavenger Hunt has been so much fun we are running it right through to #half-term! The Fishermen have created a Scavenger Hunt for the entire family. They have hidden fishy window stickers around Axmouth, Beer, Lyme Regis and West Bay ports. Get searching to win!

🌊🐟 Celebrating grassroots leadership at Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC! Our community-driven approach ensures sustainable fishing practices, protecting marine life & supporting local livelihoods. Together, we’re making waves for a brighter future! 🌊💪 #SustainableFishing #Community

Join the Fishy Scavenger Hunt! 🐟🌊 Explore Lyme Bay (Beer, Axmouth, Lyme Regis & West Bay) and find all 50 fish species for a chance to win a Debby Mason poster! Until the end of October half-term. Free leaflets in shops with fish posters in the window. #FishyScavengerHunt

🌊 Local Heroes 🌊 Our fishermen are leading conservation efforts and decision-making processes. Their firsthand knowledge is invaluable in creating effective management strategies. #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #FishermenForTheFuture

"Our seas, our responsibility. As a fishermen-led and governed CIC, we are the custodians of our oceans, working tirelessly to protect marine life and safeguard our coastal communities. Together, we fish sustainably for a brighter future. 🌊🛥️#CustodiansOfTheSea"

Our team is working hard on a new incredible project, and we can’t wait to share the amazing news with you soon. Stay tuned and watch this space! 👀 #CommunityFirst #FishermenLed #Grassroots #ExcitingNews

Today’s featured species is the cuttlefish! Did you know that cuttlefish have an internal shell (called a cuttlebone), large eyes, eight arms and two tentacles furnished with finely toothed suckers, with which they grab their prey? Cuttlefish are incredible creatures!

🌊 The True Meaning of “Fishermen-Led” 🌊 At the LBF CIC, we embody the essence of “fishermen-led.” It means: ✅ Fishermen get a vote ✅Fishermen decide who sits on the board ✅ Fishermen choose workstreams and employees Let’s honour the true spirit of grassroots leadership.

🎣 Scavenger Hunt Alert! 🎣 Today’s featured species is bass! Did you know that most bass have a spiky fin running along their back? 🐟🔍 🗣️ Bass are incredible creatures with their spiky dorsal fins providing both defence and stability in the water.” 🔗 lbfcic.com

Exciting News! We are launching our summer scavenger hunt for the second year! Our summer programme has a science twist thanks to our new FaSS project, where fishermen lead science and data collection. Join us for fun and learning! 🐟🔬#SummerScavengerHunt #MarineScience #LymeBay