A non native American lobster has been caught near Shoreham If you find one, keep it & report to MMO Shoreham or a local fish merchant. American Lobster ID Guide: https://t.co/cbc8iWlVyy Learn more in our latest blog: https://t.co/z6lTPXJTNs

Pollack are a favourite for many sea anglers but in recent years they’ve undergone a decline. The Pollack Pact is a simple reminder to fish responsibly, only keep what you need for personal consumption and give released fish the best chance of survival: 🐟Release immature

The Bluefin Tuna catch-and-release fishery is underway – and what an opportunity it is for sea anglers. These fish and the experience of catching them is special. That’s why the 2025 Bluefin Tuna Code of Conduct is so important. It’s not about red tape – it’s about participants

Atlantic mackerel are an international valuable species for commercial and recreational fishers. To increase understanding of their movement across the north Atlantic region, Cefas have been inserting tags to track their migrations. Find out more here- https://t.co/HppkQZansE

🚨 We’re Hiring! – Welsh Marine Policy Officer 🚨 Are you passionate about recreational sea fishing and sustainable fisheries in Wales? The Angling Trust is looking for a dynamic advocate to advocate for Welsh sea anglers, influence marine policy, and drive positive change for

📢 MMO Bass Fishing Guidance – Updated July 2025 🎣 New rules for commercial & recreational bass fishing in UK waters to protect stocks & support sustainability. ➡️ Full guidance here: https://t.co/f8fUcKI2Dg #BassFishing #MMO #SustainableFishing #sussex #seafishing #bass

Ask yourselves is your need to fish really greater than a fish’s need to breathe…. Your cast can wait. Their breath can’t.

🎣🛶⛵️have you been out on the water over the weekend? Make sure you remember to: 🔎Check 🚿Clean ☀️Dry your kit before you use it again to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals. Find out more at https://t.co/0a1XM0sKDj #CheckCleanDry

🦞#InvasiveSpecies American lobster found in #Sussex 🇺🇸Green/brown, speckles, orange-red claw underside. 🇪🇺 European lobster is blue with cream claw underside. 🚫Don’t release! Retain & report: 01305 206700 alert_nonnative@ceh.ac.uk #Sussex_IFCA #InvasiveSpecies #AmericanLobster

In hot weather we need to take extra care handling the fish we catch. As temperatures rise, dissolved oxygen in the water decreases. The combination of low water levels and high temperatures can also make fish more susceptible to disease, parasites & infections. ▶️Carp and eels

🐟🐟 Fish care starts with you! 🎣🎣 Handle with wet hands, unhook gently, and keep time out of water to a minimum. Protect the fish you love to catch – it’s all in the new Best Practice Guide for Freshwater Angling. 👉 https://t.co/GLdvEu4h3G #AnglingBestPractice

MMO holds events to support compliance of recreational bluefin tuna fishery permit holders https://t.co/DSHYcOjyGg

Exciting News: Shimano Continues Support for Anglers Against Litter! We're delighted that Shimano has renewed its sponsorship of our Anglers Against Litter campaign! Thanks to their continued support: ✅ 200 angling clubs funded ✅ 600+ litter picks completed ✅ 1,970+

LIFE + 29 orgs urge reform of the science behind EU/UK fisheries. - We need ecosystem-based, recovery-focused #science that reflects legal & ecological needs. 👉 https://t.co/206DvhK0JD

Officers have been out checking hand gatherers & permits following the new Hand Gathering Byelaw. 🦀 Gathering over daily limits? You’ll need a permit. ✅Apply https://t.co/BEUDzbwLze 📜Info https://t.co/XSVeqB4Tyv Carry your permit & ID #Sussex_IFCA #HandGathering #baitdigging

Southern water has imposed a hosepipe ban on areas in Hampshire and IOW which rely on the chalk streams for water. These are in danger of drying up. Many chalk streams in England are being sucked dry. Water companies are applying to abstract rivers below ecologically safe levels

🦈Shark Awareness Day Sussex IFCA is highlighting our Elasmobranch Code of Conduct — supporting the conservation of sharks, skates & rays through size guidance, handling tips & species info. https://t.co/j7ircVuR2H #SharkAwarenessDay #Sussex_IFCA #SharkTrust #Elasmobranchs

PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere, in rivers, lakes and seas. Today we have launched our joint proposal for how the UK can take urgent action on them. A PFAS-free UK is possible! https://t.co/JYtUDbRAHJ

Our @sussex_ifca Hand Gathering Byelaw commences tomorrow – 1 July 2025 🔹 Limits what & how much you can collect 🔹 Permit required for larger takes 🔹 Data reporting required for permits 🔗 https://t.co/Xanu1BBv2M #Sussex_IFCA #HandGatheringByelaw #baitdigging #sussexnews

The Angling Trust has recently launched an online training system. Thanks to Environment Agency funding through rod licence sales, the Angling Trust has produced FishNET – a completely free to use online Learning Management System (LMS). https://t.co/zKWkopEIcf 📷