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”.

Heysham Flat Seed Mussel Fishery to open 22/7/19

The Heysham Flat Seed Mussel fishery will open under authorisation for all Byelaw 3…

New MMO Byelaw: West of Walney MCZ Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw

The Marine Management Organisation’s West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (Specified Area) Bottom Towed…

Review Launched into Strongest Protections for English Seas

The Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced the Government’s next steps in protecting England’s…

New Study Highlights the Need for Whelk Management

Blue Marine Foundation has published a study calling for national management of the common…

England’s Marine Life Protected With Blue Belt Expansion

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today created 41 new Marine Conservation Zones, marking the most…

Nesting Birds Return to St. Bees Head (External Volunteer Opportunity)

The birds at St Bees are back on the cliffs again for the summer,…