UPDATE - Community Drop-In Surgeries, Poole, Thursday 22nd January 2026

The Poole Community Drop-In Surgery at Fisherman’s Dock (12:30-15:00) on Thursday 22^nd January 2026 has been relocated to the North Lounge, Poole Harbour Commissioners due to adverse weather. We apologise for this change at short notice however wish to provide the best opportunity for our stakeholders to discuss local fisheries and conservation matters in drier surroundings!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at any time between 12:30 and 18:30 at North Lounge, PHC (20 New Quay Road, BH15 4AF).

Southern IFCA will look to arrange a session at Fisherman’s Dock in the spring for any stakeholders unable to visit us at the North Lounge tomorrow.

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Research Call - Benefits of Underwater Structures for Cuttlefish Egg Survival

Plymouth University, in collaboration with Cefas and Defra, is seeking local knowledge to help fill evidence gaps in cuttlefish egg-laying behaviour and the potential benefits of artificial substrates.

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IFCA Insights: December 2025 Newsletter

The Association of IFCAs is excited to release the beginning of a new series of newsletters: IFCA Insights.

The Association of IFCAs represents the ten IFCAs in England and aims to showcase the work undertaken by the IFCAs to manage inshore fisheries in England.

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Notification to stakeholders: Update to delivery of the Fishing for Cockles (Amendment) Byelaw

Southern IFCA wish to make all stakeholders aware of an update to the delivery mechanism for the Fishing for Cockles (Amendment) Byelaw under the Shore Gathering Review, following an initial period of quality assurance with the MMO. There are no changes to the content or underlying intentions of the Byelaw which will now revoke not amend the existing Fishing for Cockles Byelaw.

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