Russian – Norwegian fish cooperation in the Barents Sea – an example to follow? Svein Ove Haugland Dept. Managing Director Cooperation in three dimensions • Joint management of important fish stocks • Trade of fish between Russia and Norway • Cultural development • Some future challenges 17.04.2011 Norges Råfisklag the Norwegian fishermen’s sales organisation • Sales organisation which handles the first-hand sale of fish from the fishermen to the fishing industry: Cod, haddock, saithe, prawns,… • Organize raw-fish market in our region • Part of the resource-control system • Owned by the fishermen • “The Rawfish-act” gives us an exclusive right in our geographical area Cooperation in Management of Fish Stocks • Common stocks of cod, haddock and capelin • Scientific work started 1950’s • Formalized agreement in 1975 • Decide and divide quotas – based on scientific advices • Control cooperation • Success story in bilateral cooperation 17.04.2011 Illegal fishing in Barents Sea Historical views 800-1200 1300-1700 1700-1917 1950 1970 Year 1000: Year 1300-1700: Year 1700-1917: 1950: 1970: Vikings bring Hanseatic League Pomor trade Industrial Aquaculture fish to Europe fishing 17.04.2011 Norwegian Russian Trade of Fish • Russian factory trawlers buying saithe and herring in Norway 1983 -> 2006 • Russian trawlers selling fish in Norway 1990-> • Norwegian fishingvessels deliver fish to Murmansk fishindustry 2005 -> • Russian company established in Finnmark – buying Red King Crab 2010 -> 17.04.2011 The Minister of Fisheries and a Russian guest 17.04.2011 Increase value of minerals and Global warming resources and Less and thinner ice Better technology and rescue Increase marine production systems Higher activities in the northern areas More sailing traffic More oil, gas and mineral extraction More fisheries More tourism © www.akvaplan.niva.no Sustainable fisheries – Norges Råfisklags commitment Norges Råfisklag at the forefront in the fight FOR sustainable fisheries – AGAINST illegal fishing Norges Råfisklag and our fishermen wants to ensure that Norway's good reputation is maintained and strengthened – joint strategy 17.04.2011 Protecting coastal values!.