Commercial scallop divers given boost in SW England. A closed season within the Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority’s (D&S IFCA) District has, until now, prohibited commercial divers […]
D&S IFCA request information on fishing in Marine Conservation Zone. Devon & Severn Inshore Fishery and Conservation Authority is undertaking an assessment of fishing activity in the Morte Platform Marine […]
Annual Mussel Surveys Commence D&S IFCA have commenced the annual mussel surveys, starting with the Exe Estuary which was surveyed on 18th and 19th April. D&S IFCA officers undertook surveys of the […]
SW England research on bass netting. Devon & Severn Inshore Fishery and Conservation Authority Officers have been undertaking site-specific research to understand the netting techniques used for the capture of […]
Abandoned gill nets retrieved in SW England. Earlier this month, information was provided to the Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority from concerned members of the public relating […]
SW fisheries authority issue shad bycatch reporting guidelines. Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority is now entering the second phase of a bycatch awareness and self-reporting scheme for […]
Wrasse fishery observer surveys in SW England. Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority Environment Officers are now undertaking observer surveys as part of the fully documented Live Wrasse Fishery […]
SW enforcement officers conduct fishery patrols. Last weekend, Enforcement Officers from the Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority conducted shore patrols in and around Brixham and Teignmouth. Officers […]
Fisheries authority works on sea angling strategy. The Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (D&S IFCA) has been working with recreational sea anglers to identify potential areas where […]