Welcome to North Western IFCA

The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) was formed in 2011 under Statutory Instrument 2200 (2010) following the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MaCAA). It merged the previous Cumbria Sea Fisheries Committee and North West Sea Fisheries Committee into one district.

All Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities share the same 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”.

UK Government and Devolved Governments seek views on the Joint Fisheries Statement

Today, the UK Government, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland,…

Attention Anglers: Sea Angling Diary

The Sea Angling Diary Project is for English and Welsh sea anglers to help…

Pilling Sands and Newbiggin Cockle Fishery HRA Review Update

At the Technical. Science and Byelaw meeting held on the 2nd of November it…

MMO Opens IFCA Member Recruitment

The MMO has several current and upcoming general member vacancies in the ten regional…

UK Government Announces Biggest Investment into Britain’s Tidal Power

The UK government will invest £20 million per year in Tidal Stream electricity as…

Safety Warning: Portuguese Man o’War Wash Up at Haverigg

Millom Coastguard have issued a warning following a confirmed wash up of a Portuguese…