SFPA Publishes Fisheries Information Notice on Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes

12 October 2023

(Image credit: Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority)

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) titled, ‘Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (MCRS) for common species within the Irish EEZ.’

This new FIN provides important regulatory information for the fishing community and can be accessed on the SFPA website by following this link: https://www.sfpa.ie/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=SNGHBmEUpZs%3d&portalid=0&resourceView=1

Key areas covered within the FIN include:

Regulatory requirements in respect of MCRS across common species
Consolidated resource—MCRS table for common species within the Irish exclusive economic zone
Measuring MCRS Species
MCRS and the Landing Obligation
Recording Requirements for below MCRS catches

It is important for all industry members to familiarize themselves with these updates. Compliance with the latest regulations is essential for the sustainable management of our marine resources. If you have any questions or require further clarification on these updates, please do not hesitate to reach out to the SFPA at sfpafood&[email protected]. We are committed to providing assistance and guidance to support compliance with the relevant legislation.

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