Russia Downscales Parts of Fisheries Cooperation Norway and Russia reached a fisheries agreement for 2026 in the annual negotiations late last year. Despite the important agreement, Russia is downscaling parts of the fisheries cooperation.
Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement for 2026: "Noteworthy," says researcher Despite the demanding backdrop, Norway and Russia reached a fisheries agreement for 2026 this week. FNI Researcher Geir Hønneland underscores that this year's agreement shows how vital the fisheries agreement is to Russia. The Norwegian Fishermen's Association's leader, Jan Roger Lerbukt, says the agreement continues to further stability.
Norway and Russia Have Reached a Fisheries Agreement for 2026 After much uncertainty regarding this year's fisheries negotiations, Norway and Russia reached a fisheries agreement for 2026 on Thursday. The parties have agreed on a continued decline in the quota for the important cod in the Barents Sea, among other things.
Fisheries Negotiations Between Norway and Russia Has Started This week, the Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission will meet for digital fisheries negotiations for the important stocks in the Barents Sea. This year's process regarding the negotiations has been more demanding than in the past.
Continued Uncertainties Regarding Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Negotiations The date for the negotiations in the Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission about next year's cod quotas has not been determined. However, the parties have agreed to continue the talks, says the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.
Artifical Kelp Forests Have Major Impact Artificial kelp forests were covered with real kelp just four months after researchers placed them in the Melkøy Sound in Northern Norway. The researchers also observed great amounts of cod and pollock fry around the units.
Marine Researcher on the Decline in the Cod Population: “Not One Sole Cause” The quotas for Northeast Arctic cod will likely not go lower than in 2025, but it will take a few years before there is a significant increase, says marine researcher Bjarte Bogstad in the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. "We must have low quotas for a few years in order to have a chance at increasing the cod stock again."
Concerns About the Norwegian Cod Quota Situation Next year, the Norwegian cod quota will likely be at its lowest in 30 years. The situation is very serious for major parts of the fishing fleet and particularly dire in the white fish sector, reports the Norwegian Fishermen's Association.
How Salmon Farming Could Affect Cod, According To Researchers The fish farming industry is expected to grow in the coming years, particularly in Northern Norway. Marine researchers have examined how salmon farming can impact the Northeast Arctic cod and coastal cod.
Considerable Fishery Activity: Steady Increase of Skrei The stable and ice-cold weather in Northern Norway last week allowed for greater fishery activity than in previous weeks, according to the Norwegian Fishermen's Sales Organization. The skrei (Northeast Arctic cod) has now reached Vesterålen.
Tough Times Ahead for Fishers and the Fisheries Industry as Quotas on Important Stocks are Set to Decrease Next year, the cod quotas will be significantly reduced, and a major reduction is also expected in the red king crab quota. The Norwegian Fishermen's Association is worried for both the cod stock and the fishers, who are facing more challenging years.
Researcher on New Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement: “Shows How Important the Cooperation Is for Both Parties” Neither Russia nor Norway seemed to have played on the current tense situation in the fisheries negotiations. In the agreement for 2023, they are following the researchers' quota advice in an exemplary manner. A solid sign of the cooperation's great value for both parties, says senior researcher.
Researcher on New Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement: “Shows How Important the Cooperation Is for Both Parties” Neither Russia nor Norway seemed to have played on the current tense situation in the fisheries negotiations. In the agreement for 2023, they are following the researchers' quota advice in an exemplary manner. A solid sign of the cooperation's great value for both parties, says senior researcher.
Researcher on New Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement: “Shows How Important the Cooperation Is for Both Parties” Neither Russia nor Norway seemed to have played on the current tense situation in the fisheries negotiations. In the agreement for 2023, they are following the researchers' quota advice in an exemplary manner. A solid sign of the cooperation's great value for both parties, says senior researcher.
Norway and Russia Reached a Fisheries Agreement for 2023 After digital negotiations, Norwegian and Russian authorities have now set next year's fishing quotas for the Barents Sea. However, the agreement may be suspended by Russia if Norway tightens its port ban further.
Greenland’s Fish Export Dropped Nearly Half a Billion in 2021 The export value of fish products was DKK 4.4 billion in 2021.
Optimism for the Norwegian Seafood Industry “The season started hard and with lots of insecurity, however, from April onwards the situation improved. Towards the end of the season, there was a very high demand for white fish products”, says CEO Rita Karlsen of Brødrene Karlsen fish company to High North News.
North Sea Cod is to Lose its Sustainability Certification: Devestating and Disappointing, but no Surprise North Sea cod is to lose its sustainability certification due to concerns about stock levels,BBC reports.
