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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Cuttlefish Fishery Action Plan

The MMO have developed an Action Plan for Cuttlefish Fisheries based on FMP recommendations and engagement with key stakeholders.

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FMP Engagement - Bass FMP

The MMO are holding meetings to gather industry views on Goal 2 of the Bass FMP - to review the bass authorisation system.
There are two meetings in the Southern IFCA District, both on 1st May 2025, in Poole and Lyme Regis.

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Southern IFCA Community Drop-In Surgery - Swanage, 14th May 2025

Southern IFCA are hosting a Community Drop-In Surgery at the Swanage & District Angling Club on Wednesday 14th May 2025 between 16:00-19:30. Join us for a chat and share your thoughts on local fisheries and conservation matters with the Chairmans, Chief Officer and some of the team.

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MMO Confirms I-VMS Legislation Schedule for 2025

In a variation notice issued this week, the MMO outlined a new licence condition coming into force on 12 May 2025, requiring the use of a type-approved I-VMS device on any English under-12m vessel undertaking a trip to sea.

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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.

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