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As part of the management of crab and lobster potting within the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), the Authority has brought into effect two interimRead More >

On the expiry of the Wash Fishery Order 1992, the ‘lays’ (private aquaculture areas) in The Wash ceased to exist along with any rights or titles previously heldRead More >

The MMO are hosting a number of workshops where they will present management proposals for recreational activities occurring within two marine protected areas in the district. Cromer ShoalRead More >

The Association of IFCAs has shared their March edition of IFCA Insights highlighting the work of England’s ten IFCAs. In this edition you can read about: – UpdatesRead More >

Please be advised that the Eastern IFCA Cromer MCZ Natural Disturbance Study marker buoys are now back on station. The buoys have been deployed in response to theRead More >

The Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (AIFCA) have released a series of short films revealing the work of England’s 10 Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs)Read More >

The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 have now been made and published on legislation.gov.uk, confirming the uplift to the recreational bass bag limit. Recreational anglers will now beRead More >

Reminder that the new national minimum conservation reference size (MCRS), for European lobster (Homarus gammarus) has increased from 1 March 2026 to 88mm. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and DefraRead More >