Hand Gathering Byelaw: limits shellfish, bait & seaweed gathering + permit rules + MPA protections.

Extra restrictions in 6 Sussex MPAs — check guidance before gathering.

Info: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations
Permits: permits.sussex-ifca.gov.uk

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At first light, @sussexifca.bsky.social Officers flew drone routes at 60m and 90m to capture HD images for monitoring hand-gathering activity. AI analysis helps identify new or historic activity.
Read more: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/assets

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@chichesterharbour.bsky.social

Sussex IFCA has updated guidance for Hand Gathering catch returns, specifically instructions for reporting lugworm.

Full guidance & step-by-step instructions:
secure.toolkitfiles.co.uk/clients/3408...

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Officers have been out checking hand gatherers & permits following the new Hand Gathering Byelaw.
🦀 Gathering over daily limits? You’ll need a permit.
✅Apply sussex-ifca.gov.uk/permits
📜Info sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations
Carry your permit & ID
#Sussex_IFCA #HandGathering #baitdigging

Sussex IFCA Hand Gathering Byelaw Commencing tomorrow 1 July 2025
🔹 Limits what & how much you can collect
🔹 Permit required for larger takes
🔹 Data reporting required
🔗 sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations
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Hand Gathering Byelaw - marine worm limits
1.5kg • 1.5L • 150 individuals per person, per day
(All 3 must be exceeded to breach the limit & require a permit)

🗓 Enforced from 1 July 2025

📘 Info: sussex-ifca.gov.uk/regulations

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