Inside Norway’s Seafood Industry

Norway is the second-largest exporter of seafood, supplying more than150 countries worldwide with its bounty.  Securing the environment and fish stocks for the future is the only way that Norwegian fisheries can fulfill their promise of a profitable and sustainable industry that so many people depend on. 

Each year, Norwegian fishermen harvest more than 3 million tons of wild and ocean-farmed seafood. Important species include cod, mackerel, herring, saithe and haddock. However, ocean-farmed salmon is the most important fish for the Norwegian economy. 

Like the country’s fishing industry, Norway’s aquaculture industry is also conducted in a sustainable manner with minimal environmental impact. Economic and environmental sustainability, healthy fish and quality fish food are all necessary to ensure that Norway provides only the safest and highest-quality seafood.

Norway is known for its cold, clear waters. It’s the pristine nature of the water that gives Norwegian Seafood its unparalleled quality, flavor and safety. Therefore, to ensure the integrity of their seafood today and for generations to come, the Norwegian fishing and aquaculture industries have become important and powerful advocates for clean water and safe oceans.