Sussex Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority – Who we are & what we do
About this Event
Come along to hear more about how Sussex IFCA develop and monitor fisheries management, including a review of the democratic and stakeholder inclusive decision-making process, and case studies from management currently in effect.
Small-scale inshore fishing is a socially and culturally important practice in Sussex, supporting local communities as part of their identity. Unfortunately it is also under threat from mounting economic, political, and social pressures. A healthy, diverse environment is also critical but this industry faces mounting pressures from climate change, pollution and marine renewables, and finding solutions that benefit inshore fisheries while addressing the biodiversity crisis is a thin line to tread.
This talk will communicate how Sussex IFCA attempts to balance two contrasting requirements; to promote sustainable fishing and a healthy marine environment, whilst also facilitating the socioeconomic benefit of locally important fishing practices.
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities 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 viable industry.
Meet your speaker
Dr George Balchin, Conservation and Research Manager, Sussex IFCA
Together with a small, but bright and enthusiastic team, George is responsible for the research and monitoring that informs the development and review of all Sussex IFCA's fisheries byelaws; this includes collecting, collating, and synthesising both anecdotal evidence from stakeholders, as well as empirical data on habitats and fish stocks. His background is as an academic, using citizen science data to monitor long-term and seasonal trends in shark populations.
More information
We welcome visitors to the Port to come and experience our unique environment and learn more about us. While enjoying your time here, please be aware that this is a working Port and moving vehicles, uneven ground and deep water all feature within our footprint.
Please be careful as you explore; keep away from the water’s edge and bear the weather conditions in mind. While here you must follow any instructions provided by our team, and stay on marked walkways at all times.
Please make sure you wear suitable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
How to get here
With sustainability in mind, we are a short walk from the train station at Southwick, right on the Stagecoach 700 bus route, and have a lot of room for cycles. If you choose to drive, there are a limited number of parking spaces available at Shoreham Port, including disabled spaces.
We ask that attendees ensure to allow plenty of time to get to where you need to be, for most events we would advise arriving 10 minutes before the advertised start time. There is no need to print tickets, please just give your name to a member of the team at the entrance.
Where is it happening?
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