DEVON & SEVERN IFCA’s VISION:

“We believe in shared responsibility for the health and benefits of the marine environment and uphold our duties, now and in the future. We will be proactive in our management to restore and recover marine ecosystems, habitats, and species. We envisage that the waters, under our authority, will support sustainable fishing practices serving local, national, and international communities. We will innovate, and champion the use of technology, the delivery of low impact fisheries and the UK Government’s ‘Net Zero’ by 2050 carbon target. We embrace co-management and will drive change in inshore recreational and commercial fisheries, recognising their social and economic benefits, and securing a future for sustainable fishing in the coastal belt”.

To find out more about what the Devon and Severn IFCA do click here.

Have Your Say

Concerns relating to pot fisheries in D&S IFCA’s District and how to address the issues.

Tuna Angling Economics Survey

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

Fisheries Management Plans

Defra announces consultations and flatfish FMP publication.

Crawfish Closure Decision

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.

Applying for a Commercial Permit – Changes for Applications

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

Wrasses Complex FMP and Black Seabream FMP – Online Survey

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.

Marine Invasive Non-Native Species

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

Changes to D&S IFCA’s Netting Permit Conditions

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