Fisheries

Norway braces for fallout over ban on Russian whitefish giants

The move will impact everything from markets to management.

Kare Heggebo, chairman of the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association, says sustainable management of shared fish stocks in the Barents Sea is just as much in Russia’s interest as Norway’s.
Kare Heggebo, chairman of the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association, says sustainable management of shared fish stocks in the Barents Sea is just as much in Russia’s interest as Norway’s.Foto: Anders Furuset
Published 8 July 2025, 21:13Updated 8 July 2025, 21:13
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