SUCCESS CRITERIA 3 “IFCAs use evidence based & appropriate measures to manage the sustainable exploitation of sea fisheries resources & deliver marine environmental protection within their districts”
The IFCAs were created as statutory inshore regulators by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. They are relevant authorities for implementing international environmental commitments including the Birds, Habitats, Water & Marine Strategy Framework Directives & make an important contribution to securing a network of well managed marine protected areas. Fisheries Management Plans identify local management measures which should be based on evidence; be timely; subject to appropriate consultation & in step with national initiatives & priorities. An IFCA should balance the social & economic benefits of exploiting sea fisheries resources with the need to protect the environment. Make a contribution to sustainable development.
Identify issues likely to affect sustainable management of the marine environment in the IFC District; undertake risk assessment & gap analysis; review appropriateness of existing measures; evaluate management options & develop & implement proportionate marine management solutions. Support implementation of a well-managed network of Marine Protected Areas by: developing a range of criteria-based management options; implementing management measures to ensure that inshore fisheries activities comply with the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 & the revised approach to managing commercial fisheries in Marine Protected Areas; local management contributes to delivery of targets for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, Water Framework Directive & Marine Plans. The IFCA will develop Fisheries Management Plans for priority species where appropriate. Shared objectives will be developed with identified partners; actions identified & best practice reflected so that management makes a contribution to sustainable development.
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