In a statement on Aug. 4, the European Association of Fish Producers Organizations, Norwegian Fishermen’s Association, Norwegian Seafood Federation, Norges Fiskarlag and Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens landsforening, branded the Icelandic mackerel fishery within the island’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) irresponsible.
“These accusations are totally unfounded. The Icelandic mackerel fishery is a legal and responsible fishery,” said a statement from the Federation of Icelandic Fishing Vessel Owners (LIU). “Iceland has every right to fish for mackerel within the Icelandic jurisdiction just as Norway and the EU has the right to fish for mackerel in their respective jurisdictions.”
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