Have your say on new plans to protect 30,000 km² of England’s seas! MMO is consulting on measures to safeguard sensitive marine habitats in 42 MPAs. Respond by 1 September 2025: gov.uk/government/new…

We've launched the latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) with around £6 million in funding available to seafood and marine businesses, the recreational sector, charities and other organisations. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Andrew Boon from NIFCA was delighted to attend the opening day of the 55th Annual Shellfish Association of Great Britain Conference. Congratulations to the SAGB on a successful event so far, and many thanks to all the speakers for their excellent and insightful presentations!!

Notice of Marine Operations - Newbiggin wave buoy Please click below where you will find the relevant information regarding the service of the Newbiggin wave buoy: nifca.gov.uk/wp-content/upl…

We are proud to be taking part in the spectacular North Shields 800 Parade of Boats today on the River Tyne, celebrating the town’s rich fishing heritage. An honour to sail alongside local vessels & witness the Blessing of the Fleet📷 #NorthShields800 #FishingHeritage #NIFCAatSea

The Angling Trust has recently launched an online training system. Thanks to Environment Agency funding through rod licence sales, the Angling Trust has produced FishNET – a completely free to use online Learning Management System (LMS). anglingtrust.net/fishnet-learni… 📷

Great day at the Linskill Centre on Saturday supporting #NS800. With over 1300 visitors through the doors we spoke to lots of interested folk on the work of the IFCA’s locally. nicre.co.uk/.../partne.../…

ATTENTION COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH PERMIT HOLDERS Don't forget to return your 2022-2024 NIFCA tags to the office or to an IFCO for your chance to win 1 of 5 £100 fuel vouchers! All returned tags will be #recycled & will prevent old plastic tags returning to the #sea. Deadline 21 July

Last week the NIFCA team were at work conducting Nephrops (Norway lobster) surveys on mud habitats across the district. These surveys included video transects to help identify & count Nephrops burrows which help build a clearer picture of stock levels in our inshore areas.

NIFCA appoints a new member: Stuart Harding is a well-known figure in the local angling community. His appointment ensures that recreational anglers continue to be well represented in our decision-making. We look forward to welcoming Stuart on board! northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/environme…

What a busy month June was!! Here's a little insight into what we got up to #periwinklesurveys #nephropsurveys #NS800 #neifca #CullercoatsPanPan

Updates for our RSA stakeholders: A thank you to all anglers who attended our stakeholder event. We will be reviewing your suggestions for what actions we can do. For your relevant feedback we have included this in the Species Challenge report which will be available very soon

The Berwickshire and Northumberland Marine Nature Partnership are currently recruiting for an Assistant Partnership Officer. The post is for an initial 18-month period. Details can be found at: jobsearch.northumberland.gov.uk/jobs/job/Assis… The closing date for applications is the 29th August.

Here's a quick insight into what NIFCA got up to in July! From #nephropsurveys and #offshoresurveys to patrols aboard the #robertarkless, to attending the TAG Conference, it's been a month packed with action and valuable data collection.

Another great St Mary’s Wildlife Festival organised by St Mary’s Lighthouse & Visitor Centre took place last weekend, where we had the chance to talk to visitors about the local marine environment and inshore fisheries 🦀🦞

Check out our latest newsletter! Take a break and have a read about what we’ve been up to so far this year! online.flippingbook.com/view/885165730/

Notice to Mariners - Green Rebel Notice to Mariners – Blyth – TaLiSman Please click the link below where you will find the relevant information regarding two floating LIDAR buoys:- nifca.gov.uk/wp-content/upl…

📢WE HAVE OUR WINNERS 📢 Thanks to everyone who returned their old NIFCA tags . 5 fishers have each won a £100 fuel voucher ⛽️💷 Every tag will be ♻️ #recycled. #NIFCA #Raffle #Winners #Recycling #sustainability 🦀🦞🐟

NOTICE TO MARINERS - Please click the link below where you will find information regarding IWES Wind Lidar Buoy at NOAH Metmast (Off Blyth) nifca.gov.uk/wp-content/upl…