My white paper report on a ‘Historical investigation of #Solent#Saltmarsh as Coastal Nursery Habitat’ for @NaturalEngland is finally out!
The paper investigates the extent of salt marsh across the entire Solent!
Check it out!
https://t.co/wWZ494XJM9
🎉 New paper out! 🎉
This studies was conducted during my #PhD and involved exhausting night shifts and 24h measurements of #oyster#filtration. It wouldn't have been possible without the precious help and incredibly hard work of my co-authors and colleagues from @portsmouthuni
Job Vacancy: Exciting opportunities to join Southern IFCA.
We are looking for applicants to join our Compliance & Enforcement Team;
1x Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer
Please see our website for more info. https://t.co/JDwMHKli0J
Free dental checks & health info. event for fishers on 5th July 10am-4pm at #Portsmouth Fish Quay, Camber.
The @thefishmish will be present along with other health organisations. Please see poster for details.
Officers were incredibly lucky to have this encounter with a #humpback#whale whilst on patrol in Cornish waters yesterday. Absolutely incredible. #Cornwall
@CwallWildlife
FMPs - Upcoming Webinars
@DefraGovUK is inviting stakeholders to attend an online session on the Bass, Channel Demersal NQS & Flatfish FMPs.
Two sessions available:
🗓️Wed 07/06 - 17:30 to 19:00
🗓️Thurs 08/06 - 13:30 to 15:00
For more info visit https://t.co/7XYzu4WxZD
Our officers have been out in #Southampton Water today for Day 1 of the Solent Bivalve Survey. Officers work with a local fishing vessel to sample for commercially important #bivalve species with data helping to inform our management of the Solent Dredge Permit Fishery
Officers have been out on #FisheriesPatrol conducting boarding operations in the #Solent checking compliance with:
📏 MCRS (110mm in VIId)
🔗 Gear Restrictions
⏰ Curfew (06:00-18:00 in the Solent); and
📃 Permit Conditions.
Today, 28/2/23, Cornwall IFCA prosecuted Mr Michael Ian Jepson and Three Jays Shellfish Ltd for offences relating to fishing for berried lobsters. Total payments ordered by the court amounted to £22,456
Full details in link:
https://t.co/uFIkyytLQc
Defra invite to stakeholders interested in the Crab & Lobster, Whelk, & King Scallop FMPs to join an online session for an overview of key points in the draft plans.
Sessions on 01/03/23 & 02/03/23
For more info. including how to reserve your place visit https://t.co/NEDu9Ysshf
IFCOs have attended the IFCA Officer Training Course in Torquay, thanks to our guest speakers from @seafishuk giving a input on fishing gear @The_MMO for their input on their remit & joint working, @Brixhamfishmkt for access to the market. #Training#Fisheries@AssociationIFCA
Exciting Opportunity to Join Southern IFCA
We are recruiting for a
Project Officer: Fisheries Management Plans
🗓️Closing date: 23:59 22/12/22
📍Location: Poole, Dorset
📰Contract Type: 2-Year Fixed Term (Full Time)
For info & how to apply please visit
https://t.co/JDwMHKli0J
A couple of our latest recruits went through the STCW training last week, part of the course is covering basic fire 🔥 fighting they also complete modules in first aid, sea survival & ship security. #NewRecruits#Training#SafetyFirst#FisheriesPatrol
Our #Drone Team have been out this week monitoring spacial closures in #PooleHarbour please to report no incursions into the sensitive areas, we will continue to monitor these areas until the fishery closes on the 23rd December #EyeInTheSky#DronesForGood#FisheriesPatrol