📢 MMO has confirmed that the roll-out of I-VMS for England's under-12m fishing fleet will resume. Fishermen affected by SC2 device issues will receive replacement type-approved devices at no additional cost. #IVMS #FisheriesManagement #MMO #Sussex_IFCA

Happy #WorldSeaweedDay! Seaweed is a vital marine habitat, providing shelter for juvenile fish, supporting food webs, absorbing carbon. By protecting Sussex's seaweed habitats, we're supporting local fisheries, biodiversity and coastal resilience. #SussexSeaweed #sussex_ifca

Sussex IFCA Fisheries Officers recently carried out boardings at sea, inspecting vessels and landings across the district. All vessels inspected were compliant with local byelaws. ⚓🐟 #Sussex_IFCA #FisheriesEnforcement @sussexifca.bsky.social

🚨 Scallop Closed Season Reminder From 1 June to 31 October, dredging for scallops (Pecten maximus) is prohibited within 6nm of shore across the Sussex IFCA district. These measures help protect spawning stock and support sustainable fisheries. #Sussex_IFCA #Scallopfishing

Our @sussexifca.bsky.social FPV Watchful fired the starting signal for the 2026 Royal Escape Race this morning as crews began the historic 75nm passage to Fécamp ⛵ #RoyalEscapeRace #RER2026 #RaceDay @sussexuk.bsky.social @sussexnews.bsky.social

Report suspected illegal fishing in Sussex waters through Sussex IFCA’s online reporting page. Your information helps support intelligence-led enforcement and protect the marine environment. 📄 sussex-ifca.gov.uk/report-illeg... #sussex_ifca #IllegalFishing #sussex #fishing

New automated reminders for @sussexifca.bsky.social Shellfish & Hand Gathering Permit holders 🦀 📅 Permit renewals 🦀 Monthly catch returns 📲 Email & SMS alerts Remember: NIL returns must also be submitted. #Sussex_IFCA #Shellfish #Fisheries #sussex

🐟 Supporting Britain’s fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities for #Fish24 At Sussex IFCA, we work to support sustainable inshore fisheries and healthy Sussex seas 🌊🎣 #BritishSeafood #Sussex_IFCA

🎣Recreational bass fishing rules in the #Sussex IFCA district: ➡️ Outside Feb & March: 3 bass per person, per day 📅 Feb–March: Catch & release only (shore & boat) 📏 Minimum size: 42cm 🚫 No fixed or drift nets Please ensure you’re familiar with the rules before fishing.

We’re hiring: 2x Senior Conservation & Research Officers at Sussex IFCA Join our team full-time and help shape fisheries & marine conservation along the Sussex coast. 📅 Closes: 7 June 2026 Apply: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/jobs #MarineConservation #Fisheries #SussexJobs

⚓ National Fishing Remembrance Day Sunday 10th May 2026 Join communities across the UK in remembering fishermen lost at sea. Sussex services: 11am — Newhaven 2pm — Hastings #FishingRemembranceDay #WeRemember #sussex_ifca

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough 🌊 A lifetime inspiring us to protect our seas for wildlife, people, and future generations. “If we save the sea, we save our world.” 💙 #Attenborough100 #sussex_ifca

LIVE: Oceanographic Roundtable Dr George Balchin @sussexifca.bsky.social joins an expert panel discussing new protections in Sussex waters, including Beachy Head East MCZ management. 🗓 Tue 5 May | 4pm BST 💬 Live Q&A + resources Register: my.demio.com/ref/vblUgyzI... @oceanographicmag.bsky.social

Fixed Engines Byelaw now in force From 1st May to 30th Sept: 🚫 No nets in shallow waters, harbours or river mouths 🌊 Min. 1.5m water above nets 📍 Extra rules in some areas @chichesterharbour.bsky.social 🐟 Protecting fish & habitats 🔗 Link in bio #Sussex_IFCA #sussexfishing @sussexuk.bsky.social

For 1,000+ years, boats have launched from the Stade in #Hastings Today, Europe’s largest beach-launched fleet continues the tradition with small-scale, sustainable fishing. #hastingsfishermensprotectionsociety Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DXuEzpRiM_...

Minimum Size Byelaw – #Sussex Angler Ben uses the @sussexifca.bsky.social minimum size sticker to check legal catch sizes for species like bass, plaice & bream. 🐟 Helping protect fish stocks & support #sustainablefishing. 📍 Free in tackle shops (link in bio) #Sussex_IFCA #MinimumSize

Beachy Head East MCZ protects vital #Sussex seabed habitats, safeguarding sensitive marine life while allowing low-impact fishing in suitable areas. It supports healthy seas and sustainable fisheries. ⚠️ Report illegal fishing to Sussex IFCA (link in bio). #BeachyHeadEastMCZ #sussex_ifca

This #EarthDay2026, the theme Our Power, Our Planet reminds us that environmental progress comes from everyday action 🌎 At #Sussex_IFCA, we work to protect marine habitats, support sustainable fisheries, and safeguard Sussex’s inshore waters for future generations. #EarthDay

Beachy Head East MCZ is included in the Marine Protected Areas Byelaw to ensure effective compliance with its conservation objectives. @sussexifca.bsky.social monitor through sea, shore & drone patrols, alongside inspections + enforcement. More info: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/compliance

As featured on BBC Sussex News, Sussex IFCA highlights how Beachy Head East MCZ will help protect the marine environment while minimising disruption to important local fisheries. @eastsussexcc.bsky.social @sussexifca.bsky.social @sussexuk.bsky.social

Beachy Head East MCZ, a 195km² site off Eastbourne, will receive protection. New management helps protect sensitive seabed habitats while minimising disruption to local fisheries. www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations #Sussex_ifca #BeachyHeadEastMCZ #MarineConservationZone #SussexNews

Beachy Head East MCZ now protected. 🐟 @sussexifca.bsky.social Byelaw 2023 excludes towed gear from 164km², protecting sensitive habitats while allowing low-impact fishing to continue. More: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations #Sussex #MarineProtection #bbcsussex #sussex_ifca #mpa

Defra is consulting on draft Fisheries Management Plans for seabream and wrasses in English waters. Join the online session, hear from the team, and share your feedback to help shape future fisheries management. Register: defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/fmp-events/

£132m UK Government funding available for fishermen, seafood businesses & coastal communities across England, supporting fishing, aquaculture, seafood & marine conservation projects. www.gov.uk/guidance/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme #FaSS #FisheriesFunding #CoastalCommunities #sussexfishermen

Our @sussexifca.bsky.social Officers have been carrying out pot hauling patrols across the district. Checking pot tags, escape gaps, surface markers and locations under the Sussex IFCA Shellfish Permit Byelaw — helping protect the marine environment & support sustainable fisheries.

Hand Gathering Byelaw Reminder Bag limits apply. Permits needed for larger takes. Extra restrictions in 6 Sussex MPAs — even with a permit. Check rules: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations Apply: permits.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/Public/Permit/ #sussex_ifca #SussexCoast #HandGatheringByelaw #baitdigging

King Scallop Closure – ICES 7d & 7e The Marine Management Organisation closes the king scallop dredge fishery from 1st Jul–30th Sep 2026: 7d >10m vessels 7e >12m vessels Applies to UK and EU scallop dredge vessels. More info: gov.uk/government/c... #sussex_ifca #MMO #fishing #scallops

Sussex IFCA recently supported a University of Sussex research project, collecting water samples across Sussex waters. The study, led by Marianne Glascott, explores sediment and pollutant impacts to help inform coastal management. Find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8PR... #Sussex_IFCA

Celebrating 15 years of IFCAs 🌊 As one of the ten IFCAs, Sussex IFCA is proud to support sustainable fisheries and protect our marine environment. Follow @AssociationIFCA to see 15 stories showcasing key successes across the network. #IFCA #15YearsofIFCAs

Kingmere MCZ closed season begins from 1 April–30 June. All fishing is prohibited in Zone 1. Rec angling 4 seabream bag limit applies in other zones. Anglers are encouraged to follow the voluntary Code of Conduct. www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/mpa-management #sussex_ifca #seabream #kingmeremcz

Despite unsettled weather, Sussex IFCA have continued patrols across the district. Using FPV Osprey and FPV Merlin, they carry out boardings to check catches, gear marking and compliance. More on our vessels via asset brochures on our website. #InshoreFisheries #SustainableFishing #Sussex_IFCA

🦞Lobster Gauge Distribution @sussexifca.bsky.social is giving Commercial shellfish permit holders 88mm gauges to meet new MCRS rules. 📍 Shoreham, Brighton, Eastbourne – 26 Mar 📍 Hastings & Rye – 31 Mar 📧 [email protected] for info #lobster #commercialshellfish #sussex_ifca

Have your say on fisheries management Join the webinar on the Seabream & Wrasses FMPs for English waters. Learn about the proposals, ask questions, and get ready for in-person events. Register: defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/fmp-events/ 🎥 Recording shared with all who sign up

World Rewilding Day 2026 🌱 Rewilding means removing pressures and giving nature space to recover. Today, we choose a future where people and nature thrive together. 🌍💚 #WorldRewildingDay #sussex_ifca #chooseourfuture

5 years of the @sussexifca.bsky.social #NearshoreTrawlingByelaw 🐟🪸Protecting 304 km² of seabed, safeguarding habitats, and supporting sustainable fisheries for species, ensuring healthy seas for the future. #Sussex_IFCA #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #inshorefishing @sussexkelp.bsky.social

📊 A pilot survey by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs gathered 435 responses to help better understand the social side of England’s fishing industry. 📖 Read the report: sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/ProjectDetai... #Fisheries #FishingIndustry #defra

Hand Gathering permit holders must submit monthly catch returns — even if no activity took place. 🎥 Guides on both below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S6A... www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzC_... #SussexIFCA #HandGathering #Fisheries

IFCA Insights: March Edition Released! The @AssociationIFCA has published the latest IFCA Insights, highlighting work across England’s ten IFCAs. 🔹 ISSF collaboration 🔹 IFCA training updates 🔹 Drones in science & enforcement📖 www.association-ifca.org.uk/ifca-insights #AIFCA

Students from Sparsholt College joined Sussex IFCA Officers for a #smallfishsurvey at East Head. Using a seine net, they learned fish monitoring techniques, catching Golden grey mullet and juvenile Brown trout. #sussex_ifca #Chichesterharbour #fishsurvey #sussex

🎣 Bass Update – Recreational Fishers Confirmation of the recreational bass bag limit increase. 1 Feb - 31 Mar: Catch-and-release only Outside Feb/Mar: 3 bass per person, per day 📏 Minimum size: 42cm | 🚫 No fixed/drift nets #bassfishing #sussex_ifca #recreationalfishing

From 1 March 2026, the Marine Management Organisation and Defra introduced a new MCRS for European lobster 🦞 📏 90mm (SW) 📏88mm (rest of England, rising to 90mm by 2028) This replaced the 87mm size in Sussex IFCA’s Byelaw for all licensed vessels in Sussex. defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/11/l...

The Marine Management Organisation is holding drop-in sessions on the Cuttlefish & Whelk #fisheriesmanagementplans 🗓️ 5–6 March 2026 📍 Portsmouth, Shoreham, Eastbourne & Hastings Have your say Cuttlefish: bit.ly/4kNuray Whelk: bit.ly/4784U6m

Last night our C&R Manager joined the panel at Our Sea and Ourselves – Restoration, Recovery & Reconnection George spoke about the Sussex IFCA Nearshore Trawling Byelaw and how it supports fish habitat recovery & sustainable #inshorefisheries. Thanks to @oceanographicmag.bsky.social and Finisterre

Cuttlefish season is coming! Each spring, #cuttlefish move #inshore #Sussex to breed, supporting a local fishery. Shellfish permit holders: check pot tags, renew/apply early: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/permits #Sussex_IFCA #CuttlefishSeason #ShellfishPermits

Consultations are now open on the final four Defra Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) 📌 Celtic Sea & Western Channel (demersal & pelagic) 📌 Wrasses complex 📌 Seabream 🗓 Closes 5 May 2026 💻 Join online sessions & respond: defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/fmp-events/ #FisheriesManagementPlans #Sussex_IFCA #Defra

On #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience day 2026, we’re proud to recognise the women across Sussex IFCA. From officers and scientists to finance, communications, and leadership, their work helps protect the marine environment and support sustainable fisheries. #Sussex_IFCA #womeninscience

Our Officers have been on sea patrols monitoring fishing activity along the Sussex coast, ensuring compliance with @sussexifca.bsky.social byelaws. During the patrol, FPV Watchful launched FPV Osprey to assist with monitoring and inspections at sea. #Sussex_IFCA #SeaPatrol #Fisheries

Pleasure to participate in the Inshore and Small Scale Fisheries Consortium workshop in Newcastle to co-design a priority action plan to maintain thriving and sustainable inshore fishing businesses and livelihoods @sussexifca.bsky.social

🎣 Recreational Bass Fishing • 1st February – 31st March: catch & release only • Min size: 42 cm • 🚫 No fixed or drift nets (boat & shore) Full guidance: Bass Fishing Guidance 2026 – GOV.UK #Sussex_IFCA #bassfishing #sussex #recreationalfishing

📢 Research Call – Cuttlefish Egg Survival Plymouth University along with @cefasgovuk.bsky.social & DEFRA seeks local knowledge on egg-laying & artificial structures. 🗓 Deadline: 1 Feb 2026 Contact: [email protected] | 01752 584996 #Cuttlefish #MarineResearch #Fisheries