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A deposit-refund scheme for fishing pots in commercial fisheries is unlikely to have a significant effect, according to a new report commissioned by FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund and prepared by Menon Economics and SALT.
Loss of pots in commercial fishing is often caused by factors beyond the control of fishers, such as weather conditions and ocean currents. A deposit scheme is therefore expected to have limited impact on behaviour in the commercial fleet. Instead a dedicated cleanup fee could be a more targeted and effective measure.
At the same time, a deposit schemes may have a positive effect in recreational fishing. It therefore recommends testing such a scheme through a pilot project.
SALT will now assess key issues that need to be clarified before a potential pilot can be launched.
More information about the project is available in a press release from FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund.
– Trails in the north cannot necessarily withstand the same level of wear and use as trails in the south. This is one of the reasons why monitoring environmental wear caused by increased traffic and tourism is important. Fragile Arctic ecosystems take a long time to recover, and climate change makes nature particularly vulnerable to long-term damage and shifts in biodiversity.
High North News has interviewed SALT researcher Eline Hutton about the research project SALT Trail 2.0. In this project, we map environmental wear using satellite data. The project is funded by ESA - European Space Agency.
Read the interview [here].
On March 12, Innsiktsdagen 2026, organized by NORSIRK, took place in Oslo. Innsiktsdagen is described as Norway’s most important meeting place for producer responsibility, circular economy, and sustainability. SALT was on the official program, and Group Manager of Marine Litter, Carl Höjman, gave an introduction on the status and challenges related to derelict waste from fisheries and aquaculture.
Thanks to NORSIRK for a professionally engaging and well-organized event.
We’re proud to share that we have started work on the SALT Trail 2.0 Project. With received financing from European Space Agency - ESA, we are taking the next step from mapping human movement in nature to documenting how nature itself is affected by increasing use, including pressure from a growing tourism sector.
By analyzing satellite imagery, we will monitor how trails develop and how natural areas are impacted to provide knowledge that supports stronger and more sustainable management of natural areas experiencing increased pressure.
Read more about the project on NRK
