Facts & publications

Throughout Norwegian history, people in Norway have made a living from the sea. This has been the very basis of life and culture along the coast, and many of our coastal communities are still dependent on marine harvest. Read more >

A sustainable aquaculture industry is one which is run with consideration for the environment, and adapted to the marine environment and biological diversity. As a food producer,the aquaculture industry depends on good environmental conditions and water quality, which means that in order to protect their own businesses, fish farmers have an obvious interest in maintaining good water quality and... Read more >

It is important that the policy of sustainable marine resource management is based on certain key principles: sustainable harvesting, ecosystem approach, adequate regulations and an efficient control and enforcement scheme. These principles are undermined by discard of fish, which is one of the most serious threats to sustainable management. Read more >

The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has published a booklet containing facts on Norwegian seafood production – consumption and export, fisheries and catches, aquaculture and  research and innovation.  The booklet was published in August 2009. Read more >

This booklet is a short guide to the principles which the Norwegian fisheries management is based on as well as an overview of Norwegian fisheries authorities. Read more >