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Fishing
Fiskistofa is in charge of the allocation of catch quotas to vessels and compiles and publishes information about catch quotas on its website. The information can be accessed either by fish species, vessels or companies.
Learn moreExportation
Certain rules apply to the export of fish and marine products that must be followed in order for the authorities in the respective countries to approve the import.
Learn moreSalmon and trout fishing
The main role of salmon and trout fishing areas is to promote the sustainable use of salmon in rivers and lakes and to protect their habitat in cooperation with owners of fishing rights and fishing associations.
Learn moreWhaling
The Directorate of Fisheries was assigned the role of monitoring whaling in Iceland since 2009. Information on previous whaling can be found in the annual reports of the Directorate of Fisheries.
Learn moreFiskraektarsjodur
Grant applications from Fiskræktarsjóður for the year 2024 are now open.
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