Pingers need better evaluation
The Norwegian Fishermen's Association remains critical of the authorities' continued requirement for acoustic pingers in winter net fishery for cod in the Vestfjord region. ‘We believe that more data collection…
Norwegian industry leader lost at sea
Former Norwegian Fishermen’s Association director Reidar Nilson and his son Remi Andre both lost their lives at sea on Sunday. They are believed to have been on their way from…
Norwegian Offshore NE Arctic cod gets MSC recertification
The Marine Stewardship Council confirmed that Norwegian Offshore North East Artic Cod is recertified from 15th August 2021 while Inshore North East Artic cod will no longer be MSC certified. …
Norway’s fishery for haddock inside 12 nautical miles is no longer MSC certified
MSC clarifies Norway’s cod and haddock status
Planned changes to the MSC certification of North East Arctic haddock caught under the oversight of Norwegian industry body Norges Fiskarlag, came into effect on 26th of April, while its…