Pelagic Fish in Iceland
The highest catches in Icelandic waters are from the few pelagic
species. These fisheries are also characterized by great
fluctuations, as the stock size and migration routes of these
species are highly variable. The herring is probably the most
important species historically. Three stocks occurred around
Iceland: the Icelandic spring spawning, Icelandic summer spawning,
and Atlanto-Scandian stocks. All of them collapsed in the late
1960´s, but the two last ones have fully recovered and now sustain
considerable catches by Icelandic boats.
These fisheries are now exclusively carried out by vessels operating
purse seines or pelagic trawls (herring and capelin) or only pelagic
trawls (redfish, blue whiting and mackerel). Previously some
quantities of herring were also fished with driftnets.
Icelandic Fisheries - Information on Pelagic Fishes
Commercial Fish in Iceland:
Atlantic Cod - Gadus morhua
Haddock (Melangrammus aeglefinus)
Saithe (Pollachius virens)
Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)
Ling (Molva molva)
Blue Ling (Molva dipterygia)
Tusk Fish (Brosme brosme)
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus)
Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus)
Greenland Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides)
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)
Lemon Sole (Microstomus kitt)
Witch Flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus)
Megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis)
Dab (Limanda limanda)
Long Rough Dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides)
Redfish (Sebastes spp)
Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus)
Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius)
Silver Smelt (Argentina silus)
Atlantic Catfish, Wolffish (Anarhichas lupus)
Spotted Catfish (Anarhichas minor)
Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus)
Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)
Capelin (Mallotus villosus)
Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus)
Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias)
Grey Skate (Dipturus batis)
Starry Skate (Amblyraja Raja radiata)
Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
Arctic Charr (Salvelinus alpinus)
Blue Mussel (Mytilus edulis)
Iceland Scallop (Chlamys islandica)
Ocean Quahog (Arctica islandica)
Whelk (Buccinum undatum)
Northern Shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
Nephrops Lobster - Scampi (Nephrops norvegicus)
Europęche
- Association of national
organisations of fishing enterprises in the European Union
European Association of Fish Producers’ Organisations (EAPO)
- European Association of Fish Producers Organisations
European Commission - Fisheries - The Common Fisheries
Policy (CFP) is the European Union's instrument for the management
of fisheries and aquaculture. It was created to manage a common
resource and to meet the obligation set in the original Treaties of
the then European Community. Because fish are a natural and mobile
resource they are considered as common property. In addition, the
Treaties which created the Community stated that there should be a
common policy in this area, that is, common rules adopted at EU
level and implemented in all Member States.
Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Iceland
- aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by
FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial,
recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture,
aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.
Directorate of
Fisheries - The Directorate of Fisheries is an Icelandic
Government institution under the ultimate responsibility of the
Minister of Fisheries. The Directorate is responsible for
implementing government policy on fisheries management and handling
of seafood products. The Directorate enforces laws and regulations
regarding fisheries management, monitoring of fishing activities and
imposition of penalties for illegal catches. Information on
Fisheries Management, Fishing Quotas and catches, Fish processing,
Importation of fishery products...
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Federation of
European Aquaculture Producers - The Federation of European
Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) is an international organisation that
is composed of the National Aquaculture Associations of European
countries. The basic aims of the Federation are: * to develop and
establish a common policy on questions relating to the production
and the commercialisation of aquaculture species are reared
professionally. * to make known to the appropriate authorities the
common policies envisaged above.
International Association of Fish Inspectors
- Fish, seafood and associated products that are
safe, of acceptable quality and readily available
for sale in the world's marketplaces. The
International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI)
is a new and growing organization serving the world
fish inspection community. As stated in our Charter,
IAFI exists to promote the exchange of ideas and
information, foster interaction, understanding and
professional collaboration among individuals,
organizations, and governments, disseminate
knowledge about fish, seafood, and associated
products inspection, and promote advancement of the
state-of-the-art in fish inspection research and
education.
Icelandic Fish Farmers and Sea Ranchers Association -
The founders
purpose was to represent all Icelandic fish farmers in one unified
organization in order to safeguard their mutual interests. TIAA
places considerable emphasis on presenting the viewpoints of its
members to the Icelandic legislature and the executive branch of
government and endeavors to study and follow up issues of concern to
the Icelandic aquaculture which will be dealt with by the various
government institutions.
Ocean
Health Index - Iceland - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the
ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance
comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index
can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through
contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and
partnerships between organizations including the National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation
International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium.
Information for Iceland
International Salmon Farmers Association - Aquaculture, or
fish farming is centuries old. Salmon farming began in Norway
approximately 40 years ago but it has become an economic driver and
social mainstay of coastal and rural communities all over the world
– in countries like Canada, the United States, Chile, the UK,
Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands.
Salmon farming currently employs thousands of people, generates
billions of dollars into local economies and provides leadership and
training opportunities for young people so that they can work and
raise families in their home communities. Farmed salmon has also
become a staple part of a healthy, nutritious and affordable diet
for people of all ages.
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