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

🐟 Clean Catch is seeking fishermen in England to help co-design bycatch guidance for demersal beam & otter trawls (early 2026, ~4 hrs, no bycatch disclosure needed, anonymity optional). 📩[email protected] #CleanCatch #Bycatch #UKFisheries @cefasgovuk.bsky.social

Hand Gathering Byelaw: limits shellfish, bait & seaweed gathering + permit rules + MPA protections. Extra restrictions in 6 Sussex MPAs — check guidance before gathering. Info: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations Permits: permits.sussex-ifca.gov.uk #sussex_ifca #HandGatheringByelaw #baitdigging

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

📱🐟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

📢 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