SEPTEMBER 2022 l VOL 71 ISSUE 7
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NORWAY: BLUE ECONOMY NEEDS MORE INNOVATION We SPECIALIS
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The high demand for seafood worldwide puts the industry in a favourable position, but while its component sectors have so far proven to be adaptable and innovative, it’s critical that they are developed to meet the increasing needs of the world we live in, according to Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran. Speaking at the recent Nor-Fishing 2022 exhibition in Trondheim, Skjæran stressed the world is facing “some major global challenges”. He said, “The pandemic has dominated the agenda for the last couple of years and will continue to impact us in the future. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is creating huge human suffering and has far-reaching consequences. And the effects of climate change are more intense and powerful than ever. “Against this backdrop, it’s of vital importance to find good multi-lateral solutions and achieving global food security is one of the biggest challenges in our history. Where will we find
enough food in the future to support a growing world population?” Skjæran told Nor-Fishing that an important part of the solution lies in the ocean. “The ocean is one of our most valuable natural resources and an essential source of protein and nutrition. And the ocean has the potential for more than just food. It can contribute to solving many of our major challenges – in terms of climate, food security and new jobs.” Collectively, the blue economy is the fastest growing economy in the world today, he said. “Sectors like offshore wind, offshore aquaculture, green shipping and biotechnology all need space and must be well coordinated so that they can develop and grow side-by-side. And most importantly, all maritime industries must be sustainable so that the generations to come can benefit from the riches of the ocean. “We must continue to be innovative and groundbreaking; [we must] continue to share knowledge and experiences so that we move forward together towards a greener future,” Skjæran said.
BAKKAFROST INVESTS IN OWN AIRCARGO SERVICE Faroe Islands-based salmon farmer Bakkafrost Group has bought a Boeing 757-200 aircraft through its subsidiary FarCargo P/F in order to fly its fish directly to the US market. It is initially planned that the cargo carrier will fly between Vágar in the Faroe Islands and New York. “This is a new chapter in Faroese trade history. The aim is to deliver fresh high-quality salmon both in the US, Israel and other remote markets a mere day after the fish swim in Faroese fjords,” Bakkafrost CEO Regin Jacobsen said.
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