Unique operation to catch illegal trawlers
Fishermen caught repeatedly trawling illegally off the Arun coast have been convicted and fined at Chichester Magistrates' Court today (November 20), thanks to a unique operation assisted by the Sussex Police helicopter.
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The inshore fisheries off Sussex
An exciting new report has been published by the Sussex SFC in which, for the first time, details on the extent and nature of the inshore fisheries off the Sussex coast are described. It is a comprehensive assesment of the spatial extent of an inshore fishery. This is an important development as it demonstrates the significance of the Sussex fisheries and is of use for spatial planning.
Click here to access the full report (file size 1.7MB pdf) |
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IFCAs are to replace the existing Sea Fisheries Committees in England.
The aim of this consultation is to seek your views on the establishment of IFC district boundaries and to gather your perspective on our proposals for which local authorities might be included within each IFC district
see: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/inshore-fisheries/index.htm |
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The Sting Winkle and Oysters
following reports of an increase in the prevailance of sting winkles in Chichester Harbour the Sea Fisheries Committee has provided an Information to Fishermen factsheet
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Underwater camera reveals Eastbourne Reefs
The Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee have been working with Eastbourne Fishermen and Seafish, in a project to map the seabed off Eastbourne. The inital results of this exciting project can be found here...
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Notice of accounts
A Notice of appointment of date for the exercise of elector’s rights: a) Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2008 & b) Accounts for the years ended 31st March 2004 to 31 March 2007.
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A seabed map for Sussex
Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee have taken a step closer to understanding the seas off Sussex and published a report...
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Lobster escape at Selsey
Lobster fishermen at Selsey have, with the assistance of the Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee, fitted escape hatches to their pots...
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Eastbourne fishermen trial methods to protect cuttlefish eggs
Fishermen operating from Eastbourne have been trialling innovative techniques to improve cutlefish egg survival...
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Announcement on the future of Sea Fisheries Committees
Modernised Sea Fisheries Committees (SFCs) will deliver improved management of fish stocks and the marine environment, Ben Bradshaw has announced...
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Trawler owners fined for fishing spawning grounds
£9,000 in fines were imposed on two vessel skippers operating trawlers inside the Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee District 3 mile limit...
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A Marine Fisheries Agency is created
The executive agency has been created to deliver the Government's services to the fishing industry and a number of marine environmental interests...
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The Committee appoint a new chairman
David Harvey, a marine biologist and an active recreational diver, was elected as Chairman to the Committees at its recent annual meeting...
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SSFDC introduce scallop byelaw
The Sussex Sea Fisheries District Committee have introduced further measures to protect and enhance scallop stocks within their District...
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DEFRA marine reviews
DEFRA have published a review of the marine fisheries and an environmental enforcement report...
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HSE guidelines for working in tidal areas
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has produced guidelines for safe working practices in tidal areas...
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MIST funds GIS database program
The Mineral Industry Sustainable Technology Programme has funded SSFDC to develop a program of work to provide baseline data on the fisheries...
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SSFDC factsheets
The Sussex Sea Fisheries District Committee have produced a series of factsheets...
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