The Environment Agency have announced that on 10 July, a licensed net fisherman was given a substantial fine and made to pay legal costs after admitting breaking fisheries byelaws in breach of his licence conditions. See their press release HERE for full details of this successful outcome for one of our partner agencies.
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December 2024
Very best wishes for the season from everyone here at NIFCA! Please note the NIFCA office will close from 5pm on Monday 23rd December...
13
December 2024
We’re delighted to share our latest newsletter with you! Please take a look using the button below to read about what the NIFCA team...
11
December 2024
Notice of Marine Operations from 12 Dec 2024 : Newbiggin Wave Buoy
Please click on the link below where you will find the relevant information regarding the service of the Newbiggin wave buoy https://nifca.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Notice-of-Marine-Operations-Update-Newbiggin-Wave-Buoy.pdf
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November 2024
FMP online consultation events
FMP online consultation events are now available for stakeholders to attend. Further information can be found by following the link below. https://defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/14/online-consultation-events-factsheets-and-video-now-available/
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November 2024
The exemption to fish within Coquet to St Mary’s Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) is under consultation and there is no automatic access to this...
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November 2024
On the 29th of October 2024 Inshore Fisheries Officers seized a fleet of 34 double eyed parlour lobster pots including one small pink pellet...