Marine Management
Knowledge-based management is a prerequisite for ensuring that the marine industries of the future can continue contributing to job and value creation — on a local, national and global level.
The complexity of the coastal zone, with its rich diversity of habitats, ecosystems and species, means that sustainable management requires commitment and knowledge to ensure future growth and development. Monitoring, dialogue and regulations are also imperative tools for ensuring a sustainable future, considering the multitude of interests, stakeholders and legislation that are found in these coastal regions.
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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].