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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Providing some local context on the Bottom Towed Fishing Gear debate

Southern IFCA have provided local contextual information on management of bottom towed fishing gear in the Districts' MPAs.

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Octopus

Southern IFCA are aware of the rising numbers of Octopus catches in the South West. IFCOs are continuing to engage with the fishing industry in the district and currently are not receiving reports that Octopus are being caught in the same numbers as they are in the South West.

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MMO confirms I-VMS licence condition is in effect

On 12 May 2025, a new licence condition came into force requiring English licensed vessels under-12m to have a functioning type-approved I-VMS device installed and transmitting data during any trip to sea.

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Live Consultation: Black Seabream

Southern IFCA are consulting on Shared Principles as relevant and proportionate measures to complement existing spatial protections for black seabream in three Dorset Marine Conservation Zones, to ensure current and future sustainability of black seabream populations for the benefit of the marine environment and all sectors.

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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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Providing some local context on the Bottom Towed Fishing Gear debate

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