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Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve – The Project. Simon Pengelly Southern IFCA. Simon.pengelly@southern-ifca.gov.uk Tel: 01202 721373. The Project.
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Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve – The Project Simon Pengelly Southern IFCA Simon.pengelly@southern-ifca.gov.uk Tel: 01202 721373
The Project The project’s vision is to achieve a well-managed Marine National Park within the bay that will benefit fishermen and conservationists alike. The group was quick to identify the need for further evidence on the impacts of static gear and have commissioned research. Fishermen have responsibly initiated and agreed a code of conduct for static gears.
IFCA responsibilities IFCA vision – IFCAs will 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. IFCAs are the primary delivery body for the management of fisheries within EMS in an IFCA District. IFCAs will assess the impacts of commercial fishing activities within EMSs and introduce suitable management measures by April ‘15.
The future Socio-economic and environmental evidence gathered by the Project will inform future fisheries management measures. The working group has locally strengthened the understanding of marine environmental and fisheries issues. Create a self-sustainable management structure in Lyme Baythat can be adopted and developedfor the management of other MPAs.