-Sea Fisheries Committees have been responsible for the regional management of sea fisheries
 for over one hundred years and are accountable to their respective regions.
 		  

-The Devon Sea Fisheries Committee is one of twelve Sea Fisheries Committees (SFCs') in 
  England and Wales, all of which subscribe to the Association of Sea Fisheries Committees 
  whose Chief Executive represents their interests nationally.
 	      

-The Enforcement of legislation created to conserve sea fish stocks is the primary role of all 
  SFCs'. This is achieved via byelaws introduced by the Committee coupled with both EEC and
  UK fisheries legislation.
 	      

-Since its formation in 1892 Devon Sea Fisheries Committee has grown from one man patrolling
  the ports and coastline, into a modern and effective working unit consisting of a Clerk and 
  Chief Fisheries Officer, his Deputy, six Fishery Officers and one part time office manager.
 	      

-The unit operates a twenty one metre patrol vessel, 'Drumbeat of Devon' for patrolling the 
  Devon coastline on a day to day basis up to six miles offshore. In addition the Committee 
  owns and operates a seven metre Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B) for use in coastal inshore zones.