Norwegian Supreme Court: Svalbard Snow Crab is A Norwegian Resource According to a recent [Norwegian] Supreme Court ruling, Norway is entitled to refuse EU countries the right to fish snow crabs in the protected zone around Svalbard.
Insecurity Surrounds Seal Hunting Despite State Support Skipper Bjørne Kvernmo of the 'Havsel' fishing vessel is in the middle of preparing this year’s seal hunt. The industry lives on, from an economic point of view, with NOK 2.5 million in state support; however, challenging ice conditions may jeopardize it all.
