Southern IFCA Google Maps Interactive Tool

Southern IFCA have developed a map layer, available through Google Maps, which can be used by all stakeholders to understand the location of spatial regualtions within the District that are applicable to multiple sectors.

The map layer is designed to allow stakeholders and wider marine users to view their location in relation to certain spatial regulations implemented by Southern IFCA to aid voluntary compliance with those regulations, and also help further understandings of the spatial extent of different regulations & how they apply to different fisheries and across different timescales depending on the nature and purpose of that management measure.

The Google Maps Tool currently shows the spatial areas for the following regulations:

• Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2023 - please click here for more information on this regulation
• Black Seabream Co-Developed Principles - please click here for more information on this regulation
• Net Fishing Byelaw - please click here for more information on this regulation
• Poole Harbour Shellfish Handgathering Byelaw - please click here for more information on this regulation
• Prohibition of Gathering (Sea Fisheries Resources) in Seagrass Beds Byelaw - please click here for more information on this regulation
• The map also shows the spatial extent of Bass Nursery Areas within the Southern IFCA District which are implemented under national legislation - please click here for more information on this regulation

The map can be viewed on the Southern IFCA website - this function will not show you your location in relation to the map, only the location and extent of the spatial regulations

The map can also be viewed on your own device such as a tablet or mobile phone - this function will enable you to see your location in relation to the spatial regulations. Please see the section below for details on how to set this up on your device.

Viewing the Google Maps Tool on the Southern IFCA Website

The Google Maps Tool can be viewed below via the website:

To use the map on this website - 

• Click on the icon in the top left corner to access the menu
• From here you can select a regulation to appear on the map
• Once a regulation is ticked in the menu, the spatial areas covered by that regulation will appear
• Click on an individual area to find out more information about that area, the relevant regulation, the timeframe over which it applies (seasonal or year-round), and a link to the regulation 
• Click the icon in the top right hand corner to expand the map to full screen

Accessing & Using the Google Maps Tool via your Device

Southern IFCA Google Maps Tool User Guide