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Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation AuthorityDeveloping Fisheries Management in Marine Protected Areas
Eastern-IFCA District and Vision
IFCA Vision
“To lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.”
The Wash
Most important area in EIFCA district for commercial fisheries and nature conservation
•Key fisheries: cockle, mussel, shrimp, crab & lobster + mussel aquaculture
•Designated SAC, SPA, Ramsar site; SSSI, NNR
Fisheries Legislation and Management Policies
Legislation
Policies
Local Byelaws Wash Fishery Order 1992
Total Allowable Catch(1998)
Shellfish Management Policies(2007)
Shellfish Management Policy - 2007
Management Measures 23 - Cockle fishery23 - Inter-tidal mussel fishery17 - Sub-littoral mussel fishery
•Sustainable exploitation•Fishery protection•Fisheries development•Environmental protection
Achievements
Environment•Supports important bird, mammal and invertebrate communities•Conservation status changed from Declining to Recovering•Fisheries targets compatible with Conservation Objectives
Fishery•Greater certainty in future of The Wash Fisheries•Sustainable fisheries•Prompt advice from Natural England on fishery appropriate assessments
Community•Stable employment for fishermen and infrastructure•Income from taxes•Heritage maintained
Lessons Learned
Pragmatic and flexible to natural change
Initial mistrust No compromise
Dialogue Education
Prepared to mend fences and compromise
Development of suitable management policies
Lessons Learned
• Acceptance that solution will not be 100% perfect• Lengthy time frames • Changing personnel can influence process• External pressures for change
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