NIFCA

Maria Sutton measuring lobsters.

Student explores marine conservation career with NIFCA

From left, Michael Avril, Coun Guy Renner-Thompson and Coun Catherine Seymour.

Useful funds for Berwick RNLI from NIFCA

Emma Foody, MP for Cramlington and Killingworth, NIFCA Chief Officer Mark Southerton and Chair Amelia Henderson at the Authority’s HQ in Blyth.

NIFCA welcome Cramlington MP to their base in Blyth

Peter Dade, Fishermen’s Mission area officer for the North East, and Mark Southerton.

Seized gear auction benefits coastal heroes

Stuart Harding.

Northumberland angler becomes a recreational fishing representative

Sea angler Gavin Dodds winner of the NIFCA Species Challenge 2024 with Katy Smart, NIFCA environmental officer and competition coordinator.

North Shields man wins £500 prize in an annual fishing competition

A fleet of fish traps being hauled onboard St Aidan.

NICFA invests £8000 in a project to boost marine conservation

NIFCA Chief Officer Mark Southerton with new members Tommy Mulvenna and Brian Douglas, alongside NIFCA Chair Amelia Henderson.

Fisheries body welcomes two new members

Sarah Richardson, NIFCA’s new Environmental Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer.

NIFCA appoints new Environmental Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer

NIFCA team members consulting with local fishers in Amble.

Fishers urged to have their say on crab and lobster fisheries management

NIFCA officers giving a presentation.

Amble based organisation provides introduction to commercial fishing
Anglo Scottish Seafish Training Association (ASSTA) has been running an introduction to commercial fishing course.
Ian Smith

Mark Southerton and Mike Hardy.

Changes at the top at Northumberland fisheries organisation

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are seeking to appoint general members to the Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority.

Marine organisation looking to appoint new members to Northumberland board

Notched European Lobster, common in the NIFCA district.

Fisheries group seeks applications

Heng Shun Zhu gathered 17 lobsters, similar to the one pictured, but in doing so, he breached three of NIFCA’s byelaws.

Recreational shellfish gatherer fined for conservation breaches

Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Ten years of marine conservation experts at work between the Tyne and Tweed

Members of Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) were due to make a new byelaw at their quarterly meeting

Dredging ban decision deferred after objections from fishermen

New restrictions on trawling off the Northumberland coast have been backed by fisheries chiefs.

New byelaw restricting trawling expected

An illegal 50m gill net was found on Holy Island.

Discovery of illegal fishing net under investigation

Al Browne

Northumberland's chief fisheries officer retires after 25 years patrolling coast...

NIFCA chairman Les Weller on the authority’s new cabin RIB, the Robert Arckless MBE.

Fisheries chiefs keen to let Northumberland know how they help county's stunning...

Stock picture of a lobster from Pixabay

Northumberland fishing boat owner and skipper fined £5,000 after breaching byela...

Stock picture of a female lobster carrying eggs under her body at Northumberland Seafood Centre and Hatchery in Amble, Morpeth. Picture by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Northumberland fishing authority's concerns over energy giant EDF funding lobste...

A fishing boat returns to port in Amble.

Dredging ban proposal for Northumberland coast among plans considered by Northum...

Picture c/o Pixabay

Fishing line recycling scheme to help Northumberland anglers protect the environ...

Picture c/o Pixabay

Fishing line recycling scheme to help Northumberland anglers protect the environ...

Fishing boats in Seahouses harbour. Picture by Jane Coltman

Delay in roll-out of fishing boat trackers - NIFCA round-up

Fishing boats in Seahouses harbour. Picture by Jane Coltman

Delay in roll-out of fishing boat trackers - NIFCA round-up
There has been another delay in the long-expected project to help monitor fishing boats on the English coast.
Ben O'Connell

Brown crabs landed at Boulmer. Picture by Jane Coltman

Research aims to ensure sustainability of brown crabs on Northumberland coast

Brown crabs landed at Boulmer. Picture by Jane Coltman

Research aims to ensure sustainability of brown crabs on Northumberland coast

NIFCA's chief officer Al Browne. Picture by Jane Coltman

Fisherman fined for catching lobsters without permit

Some of the people who took part in the beach litter pick at Sugar Sands.

GET DRASTIC WITH PLASTIC: Team pleased with productive beach litter pick

A berried lobster.

Early results from lobster study reveal positive news

The beach clean at Seahouses.

Volunteers turn out to keep beach clean

St Mary's Lighthouse.

Fishing activity being monitored

Beadnell bay/beach. Picture by Jane Coltman

Diver landed undersized lobsters for his daughter's marine display

One of NIFCA's smaller boats, which helps it carry out its vital work in the area.

Fisherman's permit is suspended

Members of the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG).

New partnership supporting fishing industry sets sail

Amble Harbour Village.

Amble Harbour Village marks its first birthday

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