Exciting News! We are launching our summer scavenger hunt for the second year! Our summer programme has a science twist thanks to our new FaSS project, where fishermen lead science and data collection. Join us for fun and learning! 🐟🔬#SummerScavengerHunt #MarineScience #LymeBay

🎣 Scavenger Hunt Alert! 🎣 Today’s featured species is bass! Did you know that most bass have a spiky fin running along their back? 🐟🔍 🗣️ Bass are incredible creatures with their spiky dorsal fins providing both defence and stability in the water.” 🔗 lbfcic.com

🌊 The True Meaning of “Fishermen-Led” 🌊 At the LBF CIC, we embody the essence of “fishermen-led.” It means: ✅ Fishermen get a vote ✅Fishermen decide who sits on the board ✅ Fishermen choose workstreams and employees Let’s honour the true spirit of grassroots leadership.

Today’s featured species is the cuttlefish! Did you know that cuttlefish have an internal shell (called a cuttlebone), large eyes, eight arms and two tentacles furnished with finely toothed suckers, with which they grab their prey? Cuttlefish are incredible creatures!

Our team is working hard on a new incredible project, and we can’t wait to share the amazing news with you soon. Stay tuned and watch this space! 👀 #CommunityFirst #FishermenLed #Grassroots #ExcitingNews

"Our seas, our responsibility. As a fishermen-led and governed CIC, we are the custodians of our oceans, working tirelessly to protect marine life and safeguard our coastal communities. Together, we fish sustainably for a brighter future. 🌊🛥️#CustodiansOfTheSea"

🌊 Local Heroes 🌊 Our fishermen are leading conservation efforts and decision-making processes. Their firsthand knowledge is invaluable in creating effective management strategies. #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #FishermenForTheFuture

Join the Fishy Scavenger Hunt! 🐟🌊 Explore Lyme Bay (Beer, Axmouth, Lyme Regis & West Bay) and find all 50 fish species for a chance to win a Debby Mason poster! Until the end of October half-term. Free leaflets in shops with fish posters in the window. #FishyScavengerHunt

🌊🐟 Celebrating grassroots leadership at Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC! Our community-driven approach ensures sustainable fishing practices, protecting marine life & supporting local livelihoods. Together, we’re making waves for a brighter future! 🌊💪 #SustainableFishing #Community

Our Lyme Bay Scavenger Hunt has been so much fun we are running it right through to #half-term! The Fishermen have created a Scavenger Hunt for the entire family. They have hidden fishy window stickers around Axmouth, Beer, Lyme Regis and West Bay ports. Get searching to win!

Who are we? We are scallop divers, potters, trawlermen, netters and hook & line fishermen from across the four ports of West Bay, Lyme Regis, Beer and Axmouth. #EatOurFish #grassroots #fishermenled

🌊 Meet Our Team! 🌊 Lyme Bay Fishermans CIC is a grassroots, fishermen-led organisation. Our board members are chosen by the fishermen, ensuring true community governance. Join us in celebrating those who make our mission possible! 🐟💙 #LymeBayFishermans #FishermenLed

🌊 Join Our Community! Volunteers Needed! 🌊 Are you passionate about supporting local communities and sustainable fishing practices? Our fishermen-led CIC is on a mission to make a difference & we need your help! Contact us at [email protected] 🌍💙#Volunteer #CommunitySupport

🌊 Happy World Fisheries Day! 🌊 Celebrate the small-scale fishing communities of Lyme Bay. 🐟❤️ Watch our documentary showcasing the stories of our fishermen safeguarding our coastal heritage. 🎥THE LAST CUSTODIANS - The Voice Of The Fleet - YouTube

🚀 Exciting News! Our pioneering organisation is once again leading the way in best practices by launching a fishermen-led science and data collection project! Funded by @MMO_FaSS, Blue Marine Foundation, and The Fishmongers' Company’s Fisheries Charitable Trust. 🌊🐟#SustainableFishing #Innovation

🚤 Navigating Challenges 🚤 Being a fishermen-led organisation means facing declining fish catches, weak income, and conflicts with spatial squeeze. Your support helps us overcome these challenges and protect our oceans. 🌊#FishermenLed #SustainableFishing #OceanConservation

📢 Exciting News! 📢 We're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new cookbook with delicious recipes from our amazing members! 🍽️👨‍🍳 (Watch this space) From seafood to sweet treats, there's something for everyone. Support our coastal communities & get your copy soon!

🌊 2024 has been amazing! We're excited for upcoming projects (watch this space! 👀). Huge thanks to all UK fishermen for the risks you take to provide our fish suppers. Special thanks to Blue Marine Foundation , Marine Management Organisation , The Fishmongers' Company , and Sea-Changers . 🎉🐟❤️

Evans Demands Urgent Action on Octopus Impact in Devon Waters thefishingdaily.com/uk-fishing-ind… #ukfishingnews #ukfishingindustry #fishingnewsEngland #commercialfishingnews #fishingnews #dailyfishingnews #SouthwestUKOctopusInvastion #CllrTudorEvansOBE #DevonPotFisheries

It’s never been harder for inshore fleets, have your say! surveymonkey.com/r/TheGreatBrit… The Great British Inshore Fishing Survey hosted by the Lyme Bay Fisherman’s CIC is the opportunity for all small-scale fishermen to have their voices heard.