by Noreen Boyle | Aug 9, 2022 | International
By Gudjón Einarsson Icelandic fishermen will have to settle for a 6% reduction of their cod quota in the upcoming fishing year starting in September. The quota will be reduced by 13,000 tons, from 222 thousand tons to 209,000 tons. 23% reduction in a three year period...
by Noreen Boyle | May 31, 2022 | International
High hopes were pinned on the latest capelin season in Iceland. For years the capelin stock had been in poor condition but then came the good news. The stock had recovered, and the pelagic industry was heading for the largest capelin season in 20 years, a total of...
by Noreen Boyle | Feb 9, 2022 | Products & Gear, Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen News
Scottish Skipper Expo 2022 exhibitor Mar Wear displayed a comprehensive range of their branded workwear and safety clothing for both fishing operations and fish processing. The Mar Wear range from Iceland is designed according to the strictest safety requirements and...
by Niall Duffy | Jan 24, 2022 | International, News
Open letter from NAPA to politicians, calling for concrete action on quota sharing and sustainable pelagics management at upcoming TAC allocation talks Dear Minister, Another reminder from the global marketplace for seafood: we need to see sustainable fishing...
by Niall Duffy | Apr 28, 2021 | International
There was a time when it was relatively easy to become a small boat fisherman in Iceland. You only had to acquire a boat and start fishing. That is not so simple anymore. Now it requires a major investment because of the sky-high prices of fishing quotas. ...
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