🌊 Celebrating 15 Years of IFCAs 🌊

2026 marks a major milestone for the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) - 15 years of championing sustainable inshore fisheries and protecting England’s marine environment.

Since their establishment in 2011 under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, IFCAs have taken a pioneering, locally led approach to managing our seas. By balancing conservation with the social and economic needs of coastal communities, they’ve helped transform how inshore fisheries are managed.

For over a decade, IFCAs across 10 districts have:
🐟 Strengthened sustainable fisheries management
🌿 Protected vital marine habitats
🤝 Built strong partnerships with industry, scientists and coastal communities
⚖️ Introduced evidence-based byelaws for sustainable fishing

To celebrate, the Association of IFCAs will be sharing 15 stories highlighting key successes, from Marine Protected Area management to innovative science and community engagement.

📅 The celebrations will culminate in a National Celebration of Inshore Fisheries on July 1 at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, bringing together partners, policymakers, and industry to reflect on progress and look ahead to the future.

Read the full article on AIFCA’s website here.

Follow the journey and discover the stories on AIFCA’s social media channels:
Instagram: @association_ifca
LinkedIn: Association of IFCAs
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