Lack of industry representation on IFCAs
IFCAs, the bodies responsible for administering inshore fisheries in England are increasingly risking becoming hamstrung, warns the National Federation of Fishermen’s Associations. According to the findings of a meeting of the NFFO West Coast Committee meeting held in Carnforth, the IFCAs increasingly lack of fishing industry representatives on their committees and the appointments process is in need of overhaul in order to be more conducive to fostering positive industry engagement in the management of local fisheries.
