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The sea is a happy place for Icelandic fishermen

The majority of Icelandic fishermen say that they are happy in their workplace, according to a recently released poll by Gallup. The survey showed tha...

Economy, IcelandSeptember 10, 2015
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Iceland government and fishing industry battle for control of the seas

The Icelandic government is facing continued opposition from the country’s fishing industry as it plans to revamp its 1984 fishing laws in an attempt ...

General, IcelandJune 6, 2012
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Danish piracy solution: go fishing instead

Danish authorities are working on an initiative that they hope will see Somali pirates exchange their Kalashnikovs for fishing rods.

Business, DenmarkSeptember 13, 2011
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Endangered animal parts used as fishing lures

Finnish Customs officials are investigating whether fishing tackle shops are illegally selling parts of endangered animals as lures. It is thought tha...

Business, EnvironmentApril 17, 2011
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Baltic seals steal catch of the day from fishermen

Greedy seals are leaving fishermen in Finland and Sweden with scraps, as they pick the nets clean and scoop the prize catches in the Gulf of Bothnia.

Business, EnvironmentSeptember 14, 2010
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Danish anglers hook record-breaking shark in Norway

The bragging of two Danish fishermen about the size of their catch can finally be confirmed, as they scoop the world record for the biggest shark hook...

Denmark, EnvironmentJuly 11, 2010
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Danish fishers climb aboard world programme

A landmark decision has seen Danish fishermen announce that they plan to adhere to internationally recognised standards for marine stewardship – thus ...

Business, DenmarkSeptember 6, 2009
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Greenpeace out to save the Nordic cod

Despite the vocal protests of the Swedish government, Greenpeace has started its plan to drop large boulders into the Kattegat sound between the Danis...

Business, DenmarkAugust 12, 2009
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