Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee recommend Marine Conservation Zone
The Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee has made a recommendation to stakeholders on the regional stakeholder group (RSG) of the Balanced Seas Marine Conservation Zone Project that an area in the vicinity of ‘Kingmere Reef’ is designated as a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
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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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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 |
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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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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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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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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