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NIFCA Trawling (2020) Byelaw SECTION 155 & 156 MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the above legislation, Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) intends to apply to the Minister for the...
A new research opportunity is available with NIFCA through Newcastle University as part of their Marine Ecosystems & Governance MRes Course, This exciting research project aims to investigate the potential impacts of fisheries aggregation devices (artificial structures that form...
An exciting opportunity for an individual with administrative experience to become part of a dedicated team undertaking inshore fisheries management and working to aid marine conservation in the Northumberland IFCA district. We are looking for a highly organised person...
As part of annual monitoring of blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) populations throughout the district, NIFCA is delighted to publish the findings of the 2020 surveys. These reports focus on the Blyth Estuary, Fenham Flats and Holy Island Sands mussel...
On the 15th of July 2020 Inshore Fisheries Officers seized fishing gear from Newbiggin by the Sea under section 264 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. The gear was seized in contravention of NIFCA Byelaw 4. If...
