date:Jul 20, 2012
Since their establishment in 2011, the 10 IFCAs around the English coastline have been responsible for the sustainable management of sea fisheries within 12 nautical miles from shore. They have the power to make byelaws to protect fisheries resources and the environment in their area as well as enforcing national and European fisheries legislation.
IFCAs were established and given powers under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and replaced the sea fisheries committees. They are made up of