📢 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

🚤 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

🚨 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

🎣 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]

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

🦞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

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

📊 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

⚓️ 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

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

🌿 @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

🌊 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

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

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

Have your say for nature in Sussex. Consultation on Sussex Local Nature Recovery Strategies @eastsussexcc.bsky.social Brighton & Hove City Council yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/lnrs-east @wsccnews.bsky.social yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/lnrs-west #SussexNature #SussexLNRS #AddYourVoice

A paper led by Zoe Morrall University of Portsmouth uses #SmallFishSurvey data collected, helped by @sussex_ifca over the past decade. Read in the Journal of Fish Biology here: doi.org/10.1111%2Fjf... #marinebiology #fish #solent #fishbiology #sussex

Our Enforcement Officers joined the Marine Management Organisation team for specialist training as part of the MMO Net Tagging Programme - measuring nets on land to ensure compliance & cut inspection time when at sea. @sussexifca.bsky.social #MMO #FisheriesManagement #sussex #fisheries

🌊Dive into a day of ocean inspiration @unoceandecade.bsky.social Join us Sat 15 Nov 2025, 10AM for talks, films, stalls & art celebrating our oceans, rivers & marine life 🌎 Get tickets eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ocean-symposium-and-marine-exhibition-2025 #Oceansymposium #sussexevent #sussex_ifca

The MMO Crawfish Fishery Update Following public consultation the MMO confirms a seasonal closure of the crawfish (Palinurus spp) fishery in ICES Area 7 (English waters). ⛔️Closed: 17 Nov 2025 – 31 May 2026 (inclusive) and applies 📄 Full summary & decision: 🔗 gov.uk/government/c...

Our @sussexifca.bsky.social Officers joined @chichesterharbour.bsky.social and @bluemarinef.bsky.social for a #smallfishsurvey in #Chichester Harbour 🐟 It was fantastic to see juvenile #bass, #mullet, and plenty of #sandsmelts during the survey. 🐟

⏳Last chance to have your say! The Marine Management Organisation, Stage 3 consultation on 42 offshore MPAs closes 29 Sept 2025. Protect seabed habitats & species. 📝 Respond: gov.uk/government/c... #MarineConservation #MPAs #marineprotectedareas

🎣 The Ultimate Sea Fish Handling Guide for UK Anglers is here! 🌊 Created by Your Angling Voice (Grant Jones), it’s packed with tips to boost fish welfare & sustainable fishing. 👉 youranglingvoice.co.uk/home/the-ult... #FishWelfare #SeaFishing #UKAngling

❌ No fixed nets in shallow waters, harbour entrances, or river mouths. 🏖️ Includes nets set from the shore. 📏 All fixed nets must have ≥1.5m of water above the headline at all states of the tide. 🔗 More under "Regulations" on our website. #sussex_IFCA #byelaw #fixedenginebyelaw #sussexfishing

Have your say on Marine Protected Areas! The MMO has launched a consultation on proposed measures to protect habitats & species in 42 offshore MPAs 🌊⏳ Less than 4 weeks left! More info: gov.uk/government/c... Survey: consult.defra.gov.uk/mmo/stage-3-... #MPAs #marineprotectedareas

Report Illegal Fishing 🚨 @sussex_ifca has a new reporting page. If you see suspicious activity, don’t approach — report it. We take a risk-based and intelligence-led approach to enforcement, and your reports play a vital role. 🌐 sussex-ifca.gov.uk/report-illeg...

Reminder - The Minimum Size Byelaw applies to both #commercial and #recreational #fishing. IFCOs recently carried out 23 checks in #Newhaven, finding 3 minor infringements. Free measurement stickers are available at tackle & bait shops. More info: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations

📢 Defra are seeking 4 new members for the King Scallop Implementation Group: ⚓ 3 for the under 15m scalloping fleet ⚓ 1 for a scallop diving rep Apply 👉 [email protected] More info: defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/2025/08/19/k... #Fisheries #Scallops #kingscallop #sussexifca

🦀🦞 Last week our @sussexifca.bsky.social Research Officers joined a Selsey potting vessel, collecting data from 213 #crabs & 75 #lobsters Sussex IFCA surveys support #FisheriesManagementPlans & feed into @cefasgovuk.bsky.social stock assessments. #sussex_ifca #sussexsea #fisheries #crab #lobster

📢 MMO Bass Fishing Guidance – Updated July 2025 🎣 New rules for commercial & recreational bass fishing in UK waters to protect stocks & support sustainability. ➡️ Full guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/p... #BassFishing #MMO #SustainableFishing #sussex #inshorefishing #bass #seafishing

Read @sussexifca.bsky.social Code of Conduct - #spearfishing sustainably and protect #marine life. Developed with BSA & Sussex Spearfishing Club. Snorkel only, no gas guns Max 10 fish/day for consumption Avoid protected areas & species Follow minimum size limits t.co/XoEdglJBi1

Our Officers have been out on patrol, speaking with handgatherers about the new #HandGatheringByelaw Bag limits, permits & extra rules in 6 MPAs help protect our coast. sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations#... #handgathering #sussex #sussex_ifca #marineprotectedareas #sussexnews

🦞#InvasiveSpecies American lobster found in #Sussex ▶️America Lobster - Green/brown, speckles, orange-red claw underside. ▶️European lobster is blue with cream claw underside. 🚫Don’t release! Retain & report: 01305 206700 [email protected] #Sussex_IFCA #InvasiveSpecies #AmericanLobster

🎣 Vessel owners: Fished in MPAs between July 2023–June 2025? The @NFFO_UK wants your input to help assess the impact of proposed gear restrictions. Complete the survey to have your say 👇 🔗 Link to Eastern Channel byelaw area survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #Fisheries @nffo.bsky.social

It’s #NationalMarineWeek and this year’s theme is Secrets of our Seabeds 🐚 One Sussex gem is Utopia MCZ, 20km east of the Isle of Wight - home to rocky reef, sponges & soft corals secure.toolkitfiles.co.uk/clients/3408... #Sussex_IFCA #UtopiaMCZ #Sussex_IFCA #Wildlifetrusts #Sussex

Officers from @sussexifca.bsky.social @envagency.bsky.social & The MMO joined forces on Hastings beach to monitor recreational angling. Anglers must follow our Minimum Size Byelaw, Bass Regs & Fixed Engines Byelaw: 👉 sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations #Sussex_IFCA #Fishing #Byelaws #Hastings #angling

📊 Sussex IFCA has released the 2024 Shellfish Permit Catch Return Summary 🦞 It includes permit numbers, species landings, and seasonal trends in fishing effort and efficiency secure.toolkitfiles.co.uk/clients/3408... #Sussex_IFCA #FisheriesData #Shellfish #LPUE #UKFisheries #SustainableFishing

Illegal net seized on River Adur thanks to a tip from an Angling Trust volunteer bailiff. @envagency.bsky.social & @sussexifca.bsky.social responded swiftly. 📢 To report illegal fishing: 🔗 SxIFCA: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/report-illeg... 📞 EA - 0800 80 70 60 #Sussex_IFCA #IllegalFishing #bass #sussex

Great fieldwork conditions recently supporting @sussexuni with BRUVS, eDNA & water quality surveys! 🐟🧬🌊 These tools help monitor marine life & habitats across Sussex, alongside @Bluemarinef #MarineScience #sussex_ifca #eDNA #BRUVS #WaterQuality #MarineMonitoring

🐬 #WorldWhaleandDolphinDay #Sussex_IFCA officers often spot #BottlenoseDolphin — and the occasional elusive #harbourporpoise — while out on sea patrol. All sightings are logged with key info to help monitor these amazing marine mammals.🌊 #MarineMammals #SeaPatrol #SussexCoast #cetaceans #sussex

📢 Two months on from the I-VMS licence condition (12 May 2025), MMO reports: 🛥️ 90% of under-12m vessels fitted 📡 70%+ now regularly transmitting data 🔗https://marinedevelopments.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/15/i-vms-licence-condition-two-months-on/ #IVMS #MMO #Fisheries #MarineData #UKFishing #sussex_ifca

Officers have been out checking hand gatherers & permits following the new Hand Gathering Byelaw. 🦀 Gathering over daily limits? You’ll need a permit. ✅Apply sussex-ifca.gov.uk/permits 📜Info sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations Carry your permit & ID #Sussex_IFCA #HandGathering #baitdigging