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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Our officers have been out on sea patrols along the #Sussex coast, monitoring #fishing activity and boarding vessels where required. Inspections help ensure fishing activity complies with #Sussex_IFCA byelaws and supports #sustainablefisheries. ⚓

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Hand Gathering Check bag limits, minimum sizes, protected species and whether you need a permit. ⚠️ Extra restrictions apply in 6 Sussex MPAs. 👉 Check the guidance before you gather: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations #Sussex_IFCA #HandGathering #MarineConservation

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Its the final day of this year’s seasonal Fixed Engines Byelaw restrictions. From 1 October, these summer restrictions end, but other Fixed Engines Byelaw rules remain in place. Always check regulations before using fixed fishing gear. 🔗 www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations #Sussex_IFCA

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@sussexifca.bsky.social carried out Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) surveys along the Sussex coastline to assess fish abundance and species diversity. Data collected will support evidence-based marine management and improve our understanding of biodiversity in Sussex.

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Utopia MCZ protects a rocky reef supporting diverse marine life, including fragile sponges, sea fans and anemones. 📄 @sussexifca.bsky.social new leaflet explains the site and management measures, including towed gear restrictions. Find out more: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations#... #Sussex_IFCA

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📏 4,000+ Minimum Size stickers distributed! Our ruler stickers are available at bait & tackle shops across Sussex, helping fishers check their catch meets minimum size. Each sticker includes a QR code linking to regulations. Officers also carry stickers on patrol. #Sussex_IFCA #MinimumSizeByelaw

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sussex IFCA uses #drones to support #fisheries enforcement, #research, conservation and #marinemanagement. Equipped with thermal imaging, zoom, wide-angle and GPS technology, they help us observe, record and gather evidence across Sussex waters. #SussexIFCA #FisheriesManagement

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📏 Minimum Size Byelaw Minimum Size ruler stickers are available at bait & tackle shops across Sussex. Swipe through to see how to correctly measure your catch and check it meets the required size. #Sussex_IFCA #MinimumSizeByelaw #sussexfishing

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🚨 Report Illegal Fishing Your reports help Sussex IFCA target enforcement and investigate suspected illegal fishing. 📍 Date, time, location & vessel details are useful. 🔒 Reports are confidential. 👉 sussex-ifca.gov.uk/report-illegal-fishing #Sussex_IFCA #InshoreFishing

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌊 Your Coast. Your Voice. Your IFCA. Help shape the future of our seas by becoming an IFCA Member. It’s a voluntary role where you can support sustainable fisheries, protect our marine environment and represent your local community. #BecomeAnIFCAMember #YourCoast #YourVoice

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Mackerel are showing up along the Sussex coast! 🎣 Before heading out, remember: Atlantic mackerel: 20cm Horse mackerel: 15cm Our Enforcement Team are also carrying out evening patrols along the coast. #Sussex_IFCA #MackerelFishing #SeaAngling #FishResponsibly

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📣Have your say on future funding for Sussex’s coastal communities! 📅 Mon 7 Sept 10am–4pm 📍 Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne A free drop-in workshop with @DefraGovUK to help shape future funding priorities for fishing, seafood, marine & coastal sectors. 📩steve@scsmarketing.co.uk

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Rye Harbour Small Fish Survey Sussex IFCA joined @sussexwildlife.bsky.social & volunteers to survey small fish at Rye Harbour. Over 100 fish were recorded in each haul, including juvenile bass, clupeids & lesser weevers highlighting the area’s importance as nursery habitat. #Sussex_IFCA #RyeHarbour

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Shellfish & Hand Gathering Permit holders: catch return reminders are sent on the 8th & 22nd each month. Please keep returns up to date and submit a NIL return if required. Renewal reminders are sent 28 days before expiry. ➡️sussex-ifca.gov.uk/permits #Sussex_IFCA #sussexfishing

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Whilst conducting Towed Video Surveys this week, the @sussexifca.bsky.social Fisheries Patrol Vessel Watchful was joined between survey sites by a pod of Bottlenose dolphins, including a calf, which spent time bowriding before heading on their way. #sussex #dolphins #bottlenosedolphins #sussex_ifca

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The MMO has launched a dedicated webpage on the increasing numbers of common octopus recorded in South West England since 2025. Find updates, research, landing data, ID cards and report your sightings: bit.ly/4g3Pxjg #FisheriesManagement #MarineScience

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Bass regulations reminder In the @sussexifca.bsky.social district: • 3 bass per person/day outside Feb–Mar • Catch-and-release only in Feb–Mar • Minimum size: 42cm • No bass may be taken by fixed or drift nets Check the rules before fishing. #BassFishing #Sussex_IFCA #FishingRegulations

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We’re hiring: Senior Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer (Skipper) Join @sussexifca.bsky.social to support vessel operations, fisheries enforcement and marine conservation across the Sussex coast. Closing date: 31 August 2026 Apply: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/jobs

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Sea patrols are a key part of Sussex IFCA's work, monitoring fishing activity and boarding vessels where required to carry out inspections. These checks help ensure compliance with Sussex IFCA byelaws, supporting sustainable fisheries and healthy seas. #Sussex_IFCA #sussex #fish

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It's #NationalMarineWeek and this year's theme is #IncredibleJourneys. Each spring, common cuttlefish migrate into Sussex's inshore waters to breed. At @sussexifca.bsky.social we work to protect the habitats that make these remarkable journeys possible. #Sussex_IFCA #HealthySeas

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

With more people fishing along the Sussex coast this summer, remember that Sussex IFCA's Minimum Size Byelaw applies to both commercial and recreational fishing. Check your catch before you keep it. 🔗 www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations #sussex_ifca #MinimumSize #MCRS

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Merlin is @sussexifca.bsky.social second fisheries patrol vessel and a purpose-built RIB operating across the district’s inshore waters and estuaries. Built to a stringent military specification, Merlin supports fisheries patrols, surveys & research. Read more: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/assets #sussex

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🌞 Heading to the Sussex coast this summer? Check the rules before you head out: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations #Sussex_IFCA #Sussex #Fisheries #Conservation

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🦈 Happy #SharkAwarenessDay! Today we're celebrating the important role sharks play in healthy marine ecosystems and highlighting the work being done to better understand and protect these remarkable species. #Sussex_IFCA #HealthySeas #sharksuk @anglingtrust.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Bluefin tuna season opens today! From 13 July, authorised commercial vessels and permitted recreational catch-and-release vessels can fish for #bluefin #tuna in line with MMO regulations. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-growing-bluefin-tuna-fishery-opens-for-2026 #Sussex #fishing

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Pagham Harbour is one of seven #MarineConservationZones in #Sussex. Reminder - rod & line angling and intertidal gathering are prohibited in the Bird Conservation Area from 1 April to 31 August to protect breeding and nesting birds. #Sussex_IFCA #PaghamHarbour #MCZ #rspb @rspbengland.bsky.social

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🦀 Sussex IFCA permit holders! Please remember to record all #spidercrab catches on your catch returns, even if they aren't landed (add these to the comments box). Your data supports #sustainablefisheries management across the #Sussex District. Every return matters. 🌊

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🌊 Happy Sussex Day! Today we're celebrating Sussex's incredible coastline, marine wildlife and fishing communities. At Sussex IFCA, we're proud to work year-round to protect marine habitats, support sustainable fisheries and help ensure healthy seas for future generations. #SussexDay #Sussex_IFCA

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Sussex IFCA Officers have recently been carrying out hand gathering patrols across the district. Make sure you understand all the regulations before you hand gather in Sussex. If you have any questions get in touch! #Sussex_IFCA #HandGathering #MarineConservation

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Caught a tagged seabass? Help researchers from the University of Portsmouth track seabass movements in the Solent. Record the tag number, location and date caught, then release the fish and report it to joanne.preston@port.ac.uk 🌊 solentseascape.com #Seabass #research

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Following World Oceans Day, the Association of IFCAs has released Conserve – a new film highlighting how IFCAs protect Marine Protected Areas while supporting sustainable fisheries. Watch here: youtu.be/4Whr5yq2DMo?... #MarineConservation #MPAs #SustainableFisheries

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CONSERVE: How IFCAs Protect England's Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

YouTube video by Association of IFCAs

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊 Today is #WorldOceanDay. This year's theme, Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet. Sussex's Marine Protected Areas play a vital role in helping our seas remain healthy, productive and resilient. 🐟🌍 #Sussex_IFCA

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📢 MMO has confirmed that the roll-out of I-VMS for England's under-12m fishing fleet will resume. Fishermen affected by SC2 device issues will receive replacement type-approved devices at no additional cost. #IVMS #FisheriesManagement #MMO #Sussex_IFCA

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #WorldSeaweedDay! Seaweed is a vital marine habitat, providing shelter for juvenile fish, supporting food webs, absorbing carbon. By protecting Sussex's seaweed habitats, we're supporting local fisheries, biodiversity and coastal resilience. #SussexSeaweed #sussex_ifca

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Sussex IFCA Fisheries Officers recently carried out boardings at sea, inspecting vessels and landings across the district. All vessels inspected were compliant with local byelaws. ⚓🐟 #Sussex_IFCA #FisheriesEnforcement @sussexifca.bsky.social

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🚨 Scallop Closed Season Reminder From 1 June to 31 October, dredging for scallops (Pecten maximus) is prohibited within 6nm of shore across the Sussex IFCA district. These measures help protect spawning stock and support sustainable fisheries. #Sussex_IFCA #Scallopfishing

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our @sussexifca.bsky.social FPV Watchful fired the starting signal for the 2026 Royal Escape Race this morning as crews began the historic 75nm passage to Fécamp ⛵ #RoyalEscapeRace #RER2026 #RaceDay @sussexuk.bsky.social @sussexnews.bsky.social

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Report suspected illegal fishing in Sussex waters through Sussex IFCA’s online reporting page. Your information helps support intelligence-led enforcement and protect the marine environment. 📄 sussex-ifca.gov.uk/report-illeg... #sussex_ifca #IllegalFishing #sussex #fishing

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

New automated reminders for @sussexifca.bsky.social Shellfish & Hand Gathering Permit holders 🦀 📅 Permit renewals 🦀 Monthly catch returns 📲 Email & SMS alerts Remember: NIL returns must also be submitted. #Sussex_IFCA #Shellfish #Fisheries #sussex

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🐟 Supporting Britain’s fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities for #Fish24 At Sussex IFCA, we work to support sustainable inshore fisheries and healthy Sussex seas 🌊🎣 #BritishSeafood #Sussex_IFCA

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🎣Recreational bass fishing rules in the #Sussex IFCA district: ➡️ Outside Feb & March: 3 bass per person, per day 📅 Feb–March: Catch & release only (shore & boat) 📏 Minimum size: 42cm 🚫 No fixed or drift nets Please ensure you’re familiar with the rules before fishing.

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We’re hiring: 2x Senior Conservation & Research Officers at Sussex IFCA Join our team full-time and help shape fisheries & marine conservation along the Sussex coast. 📅 Closes: 7 June 2026 Apply: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk/jobs #MarineConservation #Fisheries #SussexJobs

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

⚓ National Fishing Remembrance Day Sunday 10th May 2026 Join communities across the UK in remembering fishermen lost at sea. Sussex services: 11am — Newhaven 2pm — Hastings #FishingRemembranceDay #WeRemember #sussex_ifca

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough 🌊 A lifetime inspiring us to protect our seas for wildlife, people, and future generations. “If we save the sea, we save our world.” 💙 #Attenborough100 #sussex_ifca

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

LIVE: Oceanographic Roundtable Dr George Balchin @sussexifca.bsky.social joins an expert panel discussing new protections in Sussex waters, including Beachy Head East MCZ management. 🗓 Tue 5 May | 4pm BST 💬 Live Q&A + resources Register: my.demio.com/ref/vblUgyzI... @oceanographicmag.bsky.social

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Fixed Engines Byelaw now in force From 1st May to 30th Sept: 🚫 No nets in shallow waters, harbours or river mouths 🌊 Min. 1.5m water above nets 📍 Extra rules in some areas @chichesterharbour.bsky.social 🐟 Protecting fish & habitats 🔗 Link in bio #Sussex_IFCA #sussexfishing @sussexuk.bsky.social

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For 1,000+ years, boats have launched from the Stade in #Hastings Today, Europe’s largest beach-launched fleet continues the tradition with small-scale, sustainable fishing. #hastingsfishermensprotectionsociety Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DXuEzpRiM_...

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Minimum Size Byelaw – #Sussex Angler Ben uses the @sussexifca.bsky.social minimum size sticker to check legal catch sizes for species like bass, plaice & bream. 🐟 Helping protect fish stocks & support #sustainablefishing. 📍 Free in tackle shops (link in bio) #Sussex_IFCA #MinimumSize

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Beachy Head East MCZ protects vital #Sussex seabed habitats, safeguarding sensitive marine life while allowing low-impact fishing in suitable areas. It supports healthy seas and sustainable fisheries. ⚠️ Report illegal fishing to Sussex IFCA (link in bio). #BeachyHeadEastMCZ #sussex_ifca

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Sussex IFCA @sussexifca.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay2026, the theme Our Power, Our Planet reminds us that environmental progress comes from everyday action 🌎 At #Sussex_IFCA, we work to protect marine habitats, support sustainable fisheries, and safeguard Sussex’s inshore waters for future generations. #EarthDay

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