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Sussex IFCA
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We lead, champion & manage a sustainable marine environment & inshore fisheries within the Sussex District.
https://www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/
Sussex Shellfish Trends (2017–2024) 🦀

Our new video shows trends in landings, effort, and LPUE for #Sussex’s #inshore #shellfish #fisheries.

Thanks for data from local fishers’ catch returns which helps support sustainable #fisheriesmanagement.

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/Oo4zKW_nMXM?...

#sussexfishing
January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
📱🐟Clean Catch app now live across England & Wales!
Skippers can record catch & bycatch of sensitive species, log wildlife interactions, and view real-time maps.

📲 Available on app stores: search Clean Catch
🔗 lnkd.in/e_JqmU3c
January 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
📢 New Association IFCA 'IFCA Insights' newsletter launched!

December’s edition is now live — connecting the work of England’s IFCAs.
online.fliphtml5.com/Associationo...

#sussex_ifca #IFCAInsights #associationifca #inshorefishing #fishingengland
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚤 Whelk Inspections 🐚
@sussexifca.bsky.social Officers were on the water carrying out vessel boardings as the #whelk season approaches, using FPV Osprey to support inspections and ensure compliance with #Shellfish Permit #Byelaw inside 6nm.
#sussex_ifca #whelk #shellfish #seapatrol
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨 Shellfish permit holders & fishers 🦞

Check your permits aren’t expiring over Christmas! ⏰ This is the final week to apply or renew.

Questions? Email [email protected]

#sussex_ifca #shellfishpermit #fishing #inshorefishing #sussex #potting
December 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🎣 Fishing & Coastal Growth Fund – Have Your Say!

Defra officials & the RFG team will visit Eastbourne (10:30–12:00) & Portsmouth (14:30–16:00) on 17 Dec to hear from fishermen & the seafood industry on how the fund should be run.

📧 [email protected]
December 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Sussex IFCA Officers have installed new #HandGatheringByelaw signs in #Chichesterharbour. The byelaw sets bag limits, permit requirements, and added MPA protections to support sustainable use of intertidal habitats within the #Sussex district.

sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🦞Shellfish Permit Holders: Catch Returns

Submitting your catch returns is now easier via our online database. It’s required for all permit holders:
⏩Commercial require monthly returns

permits.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/Public/Permit/

#sussex_ifca #shellfishpermit #sussex #potting #shellfish
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It’s #WildlifeConservationDay 🌍
A reminder of the importance of protecting wildlife and supporting healthy, sustainable ecosystems on land and at sea.
#WildlifeConservationDay #ProtectOurPlanet #marineconservation #sustainablefishing #sussex_ifca
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
📊 Seafish - UK Seafood in Numbers 2024 is out!

Watch the video to see the latest stats on imports, exports & industry trends!

🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnWs...

#Seafood #UKSeafood #Fisheries #Seafish #sussex_ifca
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
At first light, @sussexifca.bsky.social Officers flew drone routes at 60m and 90m to capture HD images for monitoring hand-gathering activity. AI analysis helps identify new or historic activity.
Read more: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/assets

#handgathering #baitdigging #mpa
@chichesterharbour.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Marine Management Organisation is consulting on proposals to close UK waters in ICES areas 7d & 7e to king scallop dredging (1 Jul–30 Sep 2026 & 2027) to protect stocks during spawning season. 🐚 Have your say

bit.ly/4nNyLXo

#fisheries #marineconservation #sussex_ifca #scallop
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy #WorldFisheriesDay 2025 🐟
Today we celebrate the importance of sustainable fisheries and the coastal communities who depend on them.
@sussexifca.bsky.social works to protect our inshore marine environment and support sustainable, responsible fishing across the district.
#fisheries #sussex
November 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Ocean Symposium 2025! 🌊

Chief Fisheries Officer opened the event, and our Officers had a stall showcasing recent byelaw information and enegaged with attendees to explain our duties and work.

Looking forward to next year!

#sussex_ifca #fisheries #marineconservation #oceanaction #sussexcoast
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Sussex IFCA Annual Report 2024–25 is now live.

It highlights our work in sustainable fisheries management, marine research, MPA protection and our ongoing partnerships across the Sussex District.

Link in Bio 🐟

#sussex_ifca #fisheriesmanagement #sussexseas #inshorefishing #coastalfisheries
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Have your say on the UK’s £360m Fishing & Coastal Growth Fund! 🐟🛥️

@defra-answers.bsky.social wants input from the fishing community on supporting inshore fleets, local seafood, and coastal communities.

Survey
defragroup.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#Fishing #InshoreFleet #CoastalCommunities
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November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
November marks the start of #Scallop #Season in #Sussex #inshore waters (1 Nov 2025 – 31 May 2026).
@sussexifca.bsky.social officers are monitoring the inshore fleet, checking fishing gear and catches.
Minimum conservation reference size: 110mm
#sussex_ifca #inshorefisheries #scallopseason
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Young Fishermen Network UK has launched its first manifesto, calling for better training, support and fair access to help young people build careers in fishing.
Supporting young fishers means supporting the future of our coastal communities.
#YoungFishermenNetwork
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Sussex IFCA has updated guidance for Hand Gathering catch returns, specifically instructions for reporting lugworm.

Full guidance & step-by-step instructions:
secure.toolkitfiles.co.uk/clients/3408...

#sussex_ifca #handgathering #SussexCoast #lugworm #baitdigging
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
⚓️ Seafish has launched a new 5-day Deckhand Preparation Course — gain safety qualifications, get certified & start your career at sea🌊

Open to new entrants in England, Scotland & Wales
seafish.org/training/dec...

#seafish #fishermantraining #deckhand #sussex #fishingindustry
November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Scallop Season in
@sussexifca.bsky.social waters starts tomorrow!

Vessels must not fish within 3 nm (red zone).
📍Coordinates for Rye Bay (WGS84) available for fishers.
🗓️ Season runs 1 Nov 2025 – 31 May 2026.
Learn more on our website (link in bio)

#Sussex_IFCA #ScallopSeason #fishing
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🌿 @thelivingcoast.bsky.social has been renewed & expanded as a @unesco.org Biosphere — now spanning 700 km² of Sussex & 550K+ residents!

🔗https://thelivingcoast.org.uk/documents/The_Living_Coast_Visual_Summary_report_for_Stakeholders.pdf

#TheLivingCoast #UNESCO #SussexNature #Sustainability
October 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🌊 Reduce Harbour Porpoise Bycatch

Join the MMO in Brighton to share knowledge & explore ways to reduce bycatch in English waters.

📅 4 Nov | ⏰ 09:00–10:30 | 📍 Brighton Marina

gov.uk/government/c...

#Bycatch #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
2026 English Fishing Quota

✅ Who: POs (English vessels only) or non-sectoral 10m+ vessels (incl. Crown Dependency)

✅ Rules: No offences in 3 yrs, catch & land quota only, share data

📄 Apply: gov.uk/guidance/quo...
🕒 Deadline: 31 Oct 2025

@DefraGovUK
#FishingQuota
October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The #Scallop Season in #Sussex inshore waters starts 1 Nov 2025 and runs until 31 May 2026
Scallop dredging is only allowed between 3–6 nautical miles from the coast.

More info 👉https://sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations

#Sussex_IFCA #inshorefishing
@sussexifca.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM