nifca news summer 2025
Work Experience placements This spring, NIFCA was proud to host two enthusiastic placement students: Kasim Mahedi Shariff and Oliver Clarke, each bringing a passion for the marine environment and a desire to learn more about fisheries governance and conservation. Kasim Mahedi Shariff (pictured below) is a Stage 2 Marine Biology student at Newcastle University. Kasim joined NIFCA to explore his keen interest in marine governance and the management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). During his placement, Kasim took part in a wide range of activities, from conducting mussel bed
Oliver Clarke measures a lobster
Oliver Clarke (pictured above) is a Year 12 student from Whitley Bay High School, the NIFCA placement was a dream come true. A lifelong fish enthusiast, Oliver wanted to spend his work experience immersed in the world of marine life, and NIFCA delivered! Over the course of his placement, Oliver supported a variety of core activities, including reviewing
Nephrops burrow footage, participating in land and sea patrols, in-putting lobster survey data, and assisting in the creation of trawling permits. One of his standout moments was measuring lobsters and helming the NIFCA Patrol Boat - an experience he won’t soon forget.
surveys at Holy Island and Fenham Flats, to analysing
regression data using RStudio and ArcGIS. He now hopes to continue his studies with a summer exchange in Hong Kong and ultimately pursue a governmental role focused on the creation and management of highly protected marine areas.
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Kasim Mahedi Shariff on Robert Arckless MBE
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