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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.

Poole Oil Spill

Updates and press releases on the ongoing incident are available via the Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) website: www.phc.co.uk.

 Southern IFCA are continuing to work closely with PHC, BCP Council, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Science (CEFAS),
and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as part of the oil spill response.

Any media enquiries are to be directed to Poole Harbour Commissioners (www.phc.co.uk).

Defra Online Sessions on Crab & Lobster, Whelk and King Scallop FMPS

Defra are hosting online sessions on 1st and 2nd March for an overview of key points in the draft FMPs for Crab & Lobster, Whelk and King Scallop.

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MMO Engagement on the Channel Demersal Non-Quota Species FMP

Marine Management Organisation has finalised dates, times and places for its second round of conversations with south coast fishers about the Channel demersal non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan.

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UK Seafood Fund Fleet Modernisation Round Open

The Fleet Modernisation round, part of the £100 million UK Seafood Fund, is now open for applications until  31st October 2023  to support the catching sector. 

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MMO Call for evidence: ICES area 7d and Lyme Bay king scallop dredge fishery closure

The MMO, acting on behalf of all four UK Fisheries Administrations have published a call for evidence on a proposal to close UK waters of ICES area 7d and Lyme Bay area of 7e to the king scallop ( Pecten maximus ) dredge fishery. The proposed closure periods are from 15th May, 1st July or 1st August to 30th September 2023 to EU and UK vessels.

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