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LOBSTER MCRS INCREASE - PROVISION OF NEW MEASURING GAUGES
To support fishers through the transition of the Lobster MCRS increase to 90mm over the next 2 years, NEIFCA has commissioned new measuring gauges (88, 89 & 90mm) for all commercial permit holders. We will be in contact once they are ready.
15th January 2026
DEFRA'S DECISION ON LOBSTER MCRS INCREASE TO 90MM
PMarine Management Organisation (MMO) & DEFRA will be introducig a new national minimum conservation reference size (MCRS), also known as the minimum landing size, for European lobster. For more information including timescales for implementation, please visit our 'press release' page by using the link below:
15 December 2025
CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT NEIFCA
To support the running of our new 'state of the art' fisheries vessel, we are currently seeking to recruit one new full time crew member.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th February 2026. Further information can be found on the career opportunities page on our website
23 December 2025
