The whaling season is starting, and Norway’s Fisheries Minister hopes to see an upward trend
This year’s whaling season starts this week. The number of boats that participate drop by half between 2015 and 2019. Last year, 503 whales were…
Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen
Norwegian authorities strengthen control of this year’s winter fishing
Illegal fishing and trading is a problem during the winter fishing season. The Minister of Fisheries warns that large forces will be deployed during this…
Norway launches new measures to fight crime in the fishing industry
Soon, all fishing vessels will be tracked, regardless of their size. There will also be a requirement for all fishing boats to report their activity…
Norway’s Minister of Fisheries wants more female fishers in the industry
Minister of Fisheries and Seafood Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen (H) wants more equality in the male-dominated fishing industry. In a video meeting on Wednesday, Ingebrigtsen will…
Norway threatens to ban EU fishermen from Norwegian waters after New Year
Fishermen from EU countries risk being banned from Norwegian waters if a fisheries agreement with the EU, the UK, and Norway does not come into…
Norway allocates 40 million kroner for better control of fisheries
A new fee will finance an additional NOK 42 million for stricter control of fisheries next year. In a press release, Minister of Fisheries and…
Norwegian fish farmers will have to pay hefty sum when salmon escape
The Norwegian aquaculture industry will now automatically cover the bill when the Directorate of Fisheries is forced to fish escaped farmed salmon. Additionally, the requirement…
Clean-up drive: Around 100 tonnes of fishing gear removed from Norway’s seabed
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has conducted a clean-up cruise between Ålesund and Svalbard. Around 100 tonnes of fishing gear has been removed from the…
