Policy background Fisheries management in the UK Fisheries Management in England
The enforcement and management of fisheries is generally carried out by the MMO and the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (IFCAs).
	The MMO's functions are set out in the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA) and in general terms are to license, regulate and plan marine activities in the seas around England.
	The IFCAs’ functions are also set out in the MCAA. They are committees or joint committees formed from relevant local authorities within 10 areas across England. Their duties relate to the management of fisheries resources and the conservation of the marine environment within the inshore sea (0 to 6 nautical miles). Their powers include byelaw making powers.