Other Organisations

Association of IFCAs (AIFCA)

The aim of the Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (The Association) is to assist and promote the regional IFCAs to ensure that the authorities develop a leading and effective national role in fisheries and conservation management in line with the IFCA vision. http://www.association-ifca.org.uk/

MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (MMO)

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has been established to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in the marine area and to promote the UK government’s vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.

The MMO is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB) established and given powers under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. This brings together, for the first time, key marine decision-making powers and delivery mechanisms.
http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/

CEFAS

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science – makes an important contribution to securing healthy and sustainable marine and freshwater environments so that current and future generations can prosper.
http://www.cefas.defra.gov.uk

DEFRA

DEFRA are the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues. Their priorities are to grow the rural economy, improve the environment and safeguard animal and plant health.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

The Environment Agency are an Executive Non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Their principal aims are to protect and improve the environment, and to promote sustainable development. We play a central role in delivering the environmental priorities of central government through our functions and roles.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk