Cod become climate refugees
Research shows that climate change is forcing cod increasingly into northern waters, which could lead to significantly reduced cod populations during the course of the present century. Research by the…
New fishery emerging in Norway’s coastal waters
Norwegian fishermen and scientists have seen positive results from an experimental fishery for pink salmon. This invasive species has been fished with a variety of methods, deminstrating that it can…
More sustainable king crab fishing
The solution is as simple as it is effective – doubling the number of escape holes from four to eight to catch larger male crabs while the smaller and female…
Profitability drop in Norwegian fisheries
A report released by research body Nofima reveals that while 2023 was a strong year for Norway’s seafood business, the wild catch sector faces challenges – as this key industry…
The rising value of Norway’s fisheries
The landed value of fish and shellfish delivered by the Norwegian fishing fleet in 2021 was NoK23.9 billion, and taking into account adjustments for inflation, this represents a 60% increase…
Large cod susceptible to damage in seine net gear
After extensive trials involving catches from various vessels, Nofima scientists are in no doubt – cod weighing more than eight kilos caught using seine nets are more susceptible to catch-related…
Pelagic trawl trials for live cod catch
Norwegian researchers are testing pelagic trawl gear for catches of cod to be kept live on board. This is an alternative to seine netting, the most commonly used method for…
Are Norwegians ready for seaweed?
According to a recent survey conducted by Nofima, many people are positive about eating seaweed and kelp, despite the fact that many know little about them. Several companies are in…
