Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

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MMO Consultation Outcomes - Lyme Bay Sole Fishery

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has unveiled a series of measures connected to the sole fishery in Lyme Bay following a consultation with stakeholders earlier this year.

Southern IFCA Net Fishing Byelaw

The Net Fishing Byelaw has been ratified by the Secretary of State, introducing various measures to regulate fishing with nets within the Southern IFCA District.

For information on regulated areas, permits and other provisions in the new Byelaw please click Read More and then use the associated links.

Defra Consultations

Defra are running the following consultations:

On the use of Remote Electronic Monitoring
On managing discards
On a recreational catch and release fishery for bluefin tuna
On the removal of the licence cap for small fishing vessels

Formal Consultation: Fisheries Management Plans

Defra are holding a public consultation for the 6 Frontrunner Fisheries Management Plans. These plans will pilot how future FMPs are made in the aim of working towards sustainable fisheries for current and future generations.

The Public Consultation will run until 1st October 2023.

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Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

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