The cod quota for 2025 is the lowest since 1991. – It is important to ensure proper sustainable management of the stocks in the Barents Sea, writes the government in the press release. The total quota for North-East Arctic cod is set at 340,000 tonnes – that is a decrease of 25 per cent from 2024. The total quota of cod is distributed between Norway, Russia and third countries according to the same principles as in previous years, the government states. Norway’s share of the quota for 2025 will be 163,436 tonnes. The total quota for haddock is set at 130,000 tonnes for 2025. Norway’s share of the quota will be 65,468 tonnes. The total quota for blue halibut in 2025 is set at 19,000 tonnes. Norway’s share of the quota will be 9,675 tonnes. The total quota for proboscis hats is set at 67,191 tonnes for 2025. Norway’s share of the quota will be 46,378 tonnes. It will not be opened for capelin fishing in 2025. The government states a desire to stop negative stock development as the reason for the decline. Marine scientists recommended a greater reduction, 31 per cent, than what is currently in the agreement. – It is good that we have entered into a fisheries agreement with Russia, despite the fact that this year we are also in an extraordinary situation, says Fisheries and Oceans Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss (Ap) in a statement in the press release. – The agreement lays the foundation for long-term and sustainable marine management in the northern areas, and is crucial for us to be able to take care of the cod population and the other species in the Barents Sea. The negotiations have taken place digitally for a longer time than normal. They started on Monday 21 October, and ten days later they are at the finish line. Published 31.10.2024, at 19.45 Updated 31.10.2024, at 19.59
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Agree on Norwegian-Russian fisheries agreement – news Troms and Finnmark
