The program is an initiative to support development and implementation of new technological solutions to accommodate the challenges with illegal and unreported fishing.
Norway and the European Union have agreed to establish a system of Real Time Closures (RTC) in the North Sea and Skagerrak. This agreement came into force 1 September 2009 and gives the possibility to close fishing grounds in the North Sea and Skagerrak for the protection of juveniles and small fish.
Some of the coastal fish stocks are under pressure. Regulations ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy fishing for recreation in Norway.
In 2021, the Directorate of Fisheries published a national action plan to reduce marine litter from fisheries and aquaculture.
The FMC is the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries' 24/7 office for monitoring Norwegian and foreign fishing vessels' activities.
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