Under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Cornwall IFCA must “manage the exploitation of sea fisheries resources” in its district ”and “ensure that the exploitation of sea fisheries resources is carried out in a sustainable way”. However, it has become clear that Cornwall IFCA has not
Read more →We have been shocked to find net-caught bass landings in Cornwall and Mevagissey have spiralled out of control, despite EU restrictions, while landings elsewhere in England have plummeted. Help us hold Cornwall IFCA to account by sending an email to Cornwall IFCA Committee members. We can’t provide
Read more →Cornwall Fishery Managers: Asleep at the Wheel say Cornish Sea Anglers Last week, we reported shocking new landing data from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) which showed landings of sea bass by Cornish netting vessels have increased by a whopping 43%, despite fishing restrictions intended to reduce
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