Southern IFCA

Southern IFCA The Southern IFCA is tasked with the sustainable management of inshore sea fisheries resources in the Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight areas.

From 1st April 2026 the Black Seabream Co-Developed Principles are in place for the Purbeck Coast, Poole Rocks and South...
09/04/2026

From 1st April 2026 the Black Seabream Co-Developed Principles are in place for the Purbeck Coast, Poole Rocks and Southbourne Rough Marine Conservation Zones.

The Co-Developed Principles aim to improve understandings of black seabream & relevant fisheries through a proportionate & adaptive approach to management which supports long-term sustainability and enables partnership working with the Dorset Community.

The voluntary Co-Developed Principles apply to all fishers for black seabream between 1st April to 31st July each year within the three MCZs.

Please see the QR code or visit: https://www.southern-ifca.gov.uk/black-seabream-fisheries for more information.

We invite all fishers engaged in black seabream fisheries in the three Dorset MCZs to become Black Seabream Custodians helping to support the delivery of sustainable management for this species.

08/04/2026

There’s just under a month left to take part in Defra’s consultations on four draft fisheries management plans.

Defra is hosting events in April where you can meet the team, ask questions and share your experience and views on the proposals.

Recordings of earlier information sessions are also available to watch.

Your views will help shape the final plans. Consultations close 5 May.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4dyJO5m

Consultation events are taking place online & in the Southern District for the Seabream FMP & Wrasses Complex FMPOnline:...
19/03/2026

Consultation events are taking place online & in the Southern District for the Seabream FMP & Wrasses Complex FMP

Online:
27th March 2026

In-Person:
Mudeford - 29th April 2026, 12:30-14:30
Poole - 29th April 2026, 17:00-19:00
Weymouth - 30th April 2026, 16:30-18:30

Please visit the FMP page on our website for more details and the sign up links for each event - https://www.southern-ifca.gov.uk/fisheries-management-plans

The Association of IFCAs has released their March edition of IFCA Insights.IFCA Insights is designed to better connect a...
10/03/2026

The Association of IFCAs has released their March edition of IFCA Insights.

IFCA Insights is designed to better connect and communicate the work carried out across England’s ten IFCAs. The Association of IFCAs represents the IFCAs at a national level and the newsletter aims to showcase and highlight the innovation, dedication and impact of IFCAs and share widely their important work to manage inshore fisheries in England.

In this edition, you’ll be able to find out about AIFCA’s ongoing collaboration with the Inshore and Small-Scale Fisheries (ISSF) Consortium, updates on IFCA training and professional development, the growing role of drones in IFCA science and enforcement, Southern IFCA & the Dorset Community's Co-Developed Principles to support sustainable black seabream fisheries in Dorset Marine Conservation Zones and much more.

Access our latest edition here - https://online.fliphtml5.com/AssociationofIFCAs/IFCA-Insights-March-Newsletter/ =1

These newsletters will be released quarterly, with the next edition in June 2026. To sign up to receive future editions of IFCA Insights please click here - https://association-ifca.org.uk/contact-aifca/ /

Southern IFCA are hosting Community Drop-In Surgeries in Warsash and Portsmouth on Wednesday 18th March 2026.Please see ...
09/03/2026

Southern IFCA are hosting Community Drop-In Surgeries in Warsash and Portsmouth on Wednesday 18th March 2026.

Please see graphic below for locations and times.

Meet the Chairman, Chief Officer and some of the team for a chat and to share your thoughts on local fisheries and conservation matters.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Today (06.03.26) Southern IFCA will be in Swanage to issue 88mm lobster gauges to fishers following the intro of a new M...
06/03/2026

Today (06.03.26) Southern IFCA will be in Swanage to issue 88mm lobster gauges to fishers following the intro of a new MCRS by MMO & Defra on 01.03.26.

Please bring your old gauges to be recycled.

📌Swanage (RNLI Lifeboat Station)
🕒10:00-11:00

Southern IFCA will be in the following ports today (5th March 2026) to issue 88mm lobster gauges to District fishers fol...
05/03/2026

Southern IFCA will be in the following ports today (5th March 2026) to issue 88mm lobster gauges to District fishers following the introduction of a new MCRS by MMO & Defra on 1st March 2026.

Please bring your old gauges to be recycled.

📌 Portsmouth (Camber Dock)
🕐 09:30-11:00

📌 Lymington (Fish Landing Quay)
🕐 12:30-13:30

📌 Mudeford (Fish Landing Quay)
🕐 14:30-15:30

05/03/2026

📢 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has now announced the in‑person consultation events for the Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal and pelagic fisheries management plans (FMPs).

These sessions provide an important opportunity for local commercial and recreational fishers, industry groups, environmental organisations and coastal community representatives to:

🔹 discuss proposals directly with the Defra FMP team
🔹 hear more about how the draft plans were developed
🔹 share local insight that will feed into the consultation
🔹 help shape sustainable management of these fisheries

Find details and book your place 👉 https://bit.ly/4u9qTUE

MMO is sharing this to help ensure stakeholders across the sector are aware of opportunities to engage. We encourage those with an interest in the FMPs to take part.

🌊 Supporting informed, sustainable fisheries management

05/03/2026

🐙 Have you been affected by the South West octopus bloom?

We want to hear directly from fishermen and others working across the fishing industry.

We’re gathering experiences on how the bloom has impacted you — good or bad — and your views on what support may be needed in the future.

Take the survey 👉 https://bit.ly/4aUn7p2 before 11:59pm on 19 March.

Your insight is vital to help inform future conversations and develop practical options. Thank you to everyone who takes part.

Want more information- find ongoing octopus bloom updates on the South West Regional Fisheries Group page https://bit.ly/3OXDmKM

Southern IFCA will be in the following ports today (4th March 2026) to issue 88mm lobster gauges to District fishers fol...
04/03/2026

Southern IFCA will be in the following ports today (4th March 2026) to issue 88mm lobster gauges to District fishers following the introduction of a new MCRS by MMO & Defra on 1st March 2026.

Please bring your old gauges to be recycled.

📌 Weymouth (Custom House Quay)
🕐 09:00-10:00

📌 Lulworth Cove (Slipway)
🕐 12:30-13:00

📌 Poole (Fisherman's Dock Car Park)
🕐 13:30-14:30

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