Environmental measures

Norway takes the lead among fishing states as 800 000 km2 of deep ocean is closed for regular bottom fishing. As a comparison the Norwegian mainland covers an area of approximately 324 000 km2. Read more

The development, testing and introduction of selective fishing gear is part of the process of ensuring that regulations are implemented so that fishing activities can be carried out on the basis of resource-friendly and rational utilisation of fish stocks.  Read more

The implementation of the precautionary approach, the ecosystem-based approach and the integrated ocean management approach are significant aspects of the current oceans policy in Norway. Read more

Over the last decade, fisheries have become an environmental issue. While the industry always has depended upon the ocean environment for its productivity, its relationship to the environment has taken on a new meaning. Read more

The principal objective of the fish capture research is the development of resource and environmentally friendly commercial fishing gears and the provision of better tools for ecosystem and stock monitoring. Read more

Norway is currently one of the world’s leading exporters of seafood from capture fisheries and aquaculture, exporting to 150 countries. Sustainable management of living marine resources and maintenance of clean and productive oceans is an important part of Norway’s success, as well as a criterion for future growth. Read more