Eastern IFCA

There are still two weeks left to respond to Eastern IFCA’s formal consultation on the Closed Areas Byelaw 2021 which closes at 1630hrs on Monday 17 November 2025. Please follow this link to find out more and contribute to the consultation -tinyurl.com/yc68dzre

! VACANCY ! An opportunity has arised to join our Enforcment Team as an Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer. To find out more or to apply for the post click here eastern-ifca.gov.uk/current-vacanc…

We began the beach clean operation yesterday following the tanker collision in the North Sea. Plastic nurdles have begun to be washed up on our coastline. Our clean up team started with an initial stretch between Holme-next-the-Sea & Old Hunstanton. ℹ west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/1…

Ossian Transmission Infrastructure Consultation - have your say! eastern-ifca.gov.uk/ossian-transmi…

Defra news: Live today- FMP and JFS consultations and publication of flatfish FMP defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/2024/10/10/liv…

📷DEFRA Launch New Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) gov.uk blog With the goal of making the development and implementation of FMPs more open, accessible, and inclusive, Defra has launched a new blog. To find out more visit defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/?utm_source=pr…

Opportunity to give your view on the balance between marine conservation and commercial fishing; to better understand the social value of the Cromer crab fishery and how management is balancing protecting the chalk beds with sustaining the fishery. eastern-ifca.gov.uk/cromer-social-…

📢 Volunteers needed for pot tagging trial! Contact us at 01553 775321 or at mail@eastern-ifca.co.uk to find out more

Research study looking to understand mental health in the commercial fishing industry, take part here: exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7a…

Non-Native Species Awareness – Japanese Oyster Drill. Suspected sighting of an empty egg case, CEFAS are asking industry to remain vigilaint. For further info see: eastern-ifca.gov.uk/non-native-spe…

Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ Adaptive Risk Management Plan available to view here: eastern-ifca.gov.uk/cromer-shoal-c… The plan will be updated and adapted over time, feedback welcome.

SAVE THE DATE! Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ Stakeholder Group Meeting, 21st February, 6pm -9pm, Northrepps Village Hall. If you plan to attend please contact Sue.Ranger@mcsuk.org

Have your say: Eastern IFCA has launched a consultation on the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Byelaw 2023 Phase 1 permit conditions. The deadline for responses is the 29th February 2024 and the consultation can be accessed on our website: eastern-ifca.gov.uk/cscb-mcz-arm-u…

Yesterday while out on ROV surveys off the #NorthNorfolk coast, our science and protection officers were treated to a spectacular and rare sight – a pod of playful bottlenose dolphins! Local photographer Chris Taylor captured this stunning drone footage: youtube.com/watch?v=onZL2D…

Have your say on the six new Fisheries Management Plans announced by the Government

As part of our ongoing research with @Fishing_future for this project we will be hosting an ONLINE workshop for #fishermen in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on May 22nd at 1430h #SocialSurvey #Fishing fishingporthole.co.uk/cfss/ @thefishmish @YourFishingNews @socialseas

#HomeAndDry is a campaign to help spread the message of safety at sea. For more information including safety training and free resources, please visit: homeanddry.uk vimeo.com/812757858

@DefraGovUK have commissioned an independent evaluation to assess how the development of #FisheriesManagementPlans is progressing. A survey has been launched in English and Welsh seeking stakeholder views to help inform the evaluation: tinyurl.com/2ssvcnh7

The latest on #Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds #MCZ⬇️ #update #marineconservation #fisheriesmanaegment #publicconsultation #marinemanagement @NaturalEngland

The report uses biological records collected since 2005 that are held and curated by @_Seasearch, a #volunteer #underwater #survey project for #recreationaldivers & #snorkellers

#Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds #MCZ is an area known for its thriving #biodiversity and #browncrab and #lobster #fishery. To find out more about the #seabedhabitats within the MCZ, read this recently published report commissioned by @NaturalEngland: tinyurl.com/465dvf3h