Unlocking the mystery of Jan Mayen’s cod
Ever since a Norwegian longliner found cod in waters around Jan Mayen, researchers have been working on identifying the origins of the island’s cod stock, and have concluded that enough…
Jan Mayen cod quota advice
Norway’s Institute of Marine Research advises a 315 tonne cod quota for the Jan Mayen area this year, slightly down on the 347 tonne quota for 2022, but larger than…
Geir at Jan Mayen. Image: Jonas Holmeset/Fiskebåt
Longliners head back to Jan Mayen
Norwegian longliner Geir came out top in the lottery to take part in an experimental cod fishery in Jan Mayen. The Directorate of Fisheries selected Geir and Veidar from six…
