4. March 2021
https://nofima.no/en/nyhet/2021/03/foundations-are-laid-for-a-new-norwegian-fisheries-standard/
A lot of work remains to be done before a new Norwegian sustainability standard (NRFM) can be adopted. However, the scientist who has led the effort to create the draft that is now up for consideration believes that a new standard will be finalised and adopted.
news
fisheries, fisheries management, sustainability
https://nofima.no/en/project/snowmap/
Snow crab is a relatively new species for the Norwegian seafood industry. The aim of this project has been to contribute towards a sustainable crab fishery in the future and to make the best possible use of this new resource.
project
catch, crabs, fisheries management, international marketing - seafood, live seafood, live storage, prosessering, residual raw materials, restråstoff, seafood, seafood quality, shellfish, snow crab
21. January 2019
https://nofima.no/en/nyhet/2019/01/side-by-side-along-the-coast/
How can the marine industries coexist in a good way along the coast? Nofima is now launching a new multidisciplinary research initiative focusing on the coexistence of different coastal industries. The objective is to gain increased knowledge and find better tools for ensuring steady industrial development in Norway.
news
aquaculture, coastal management, coastal zone, coexistence, fisheries, fisheries management
https://nofima.no/en/project/coexistence/
During this project, the researchers shall gather new, multidisciplinary knowledge about how the marine industries can coexist in a good way along the coast, and develop new methodologies and models for such coexistence.
project
aquaculture, coastal management, coastal zone, coexistence, fisheries, fisheries management, seafood quality
4. October 2018
https://nofima.no/en/nyhet/2018/10/created-fishing-simulator-for-eu/
A computer tool now provides fishermen with a visual description of what is happening to fishing and the ecosystem in the ocean, depending on the species and volume they are fishing. Researchers from Tromsø have helped create this through the large-scale MareFrame EU project.
news
ecosystem, Europe, fisheries management, sustainability
https://nofima.no/en/project/farfish/
One fifth of EU catches originate from non-EU waters. These fisheries are often poorly regulated, management decisions are sometimes based on limited knowledge and enforcement capabilities, compliance and trust between stakeholders tend to lack.
project
fisheries management, policy, sustainability
25. October 2016
https://nofima.no/en/nyhet/2016/10/scheme-causing-difficulties/
Nofima has evaluated the introduction of the new landing regulations for the Norwegian fishing industry, and found several factors that are not functioning satisfactorily.
news
fisheries, fisheries management, fishing industry
12. March 2015
https://nofima.no/en/nyhet/2015/03/solutions-to-secure-global-seafood-supplies/
As several of the world’s leading food distributors, environmental NGOs, food science institutes, and seafood industry experts, we have joined together to call for a set of specific actions to ensure that all wild-caught fish products are fully traceable to legal fishing activities.
news
fisheries, fisheries management, sustainability, traceability
https://nofima.no/en/project/mareframe-2/
MareFrame seeks to remove barriers preventing a more widespread use of an Ecosystem-based Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM).
project
assessment, ecosystem, fisheries management, marine resources, policy