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At BarentsWatch the oil industry, fishermen, environmentalists and other interested parties can find an overview of variations in fish stocks. This applies both between seasons and years.

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has developed sophisticated models that calculate trajectories for everything from oil spills and fishing boats to man overboard.  Forecasts can be issued at any time of day, every day, all year.

The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum to promote cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States.

AIS (Automatic Identification System) is an information system that helps the coastal state of Norway to maintain a good and effective response service along its coastline. The NCA operates the system on behalf of Norwegian authorities. 

AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a key tool in maritime safety and response efforts along the Norwegian coast. The system is used in rescue operations and to prevent shipping accidents and acute pollution.  

MOSJ is a system for monitoring the environment on Svalbard and Jan Mayen and the surrounding waters.

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, known as IUU fishing is a significant global problem. Tens of thousands of fishing vessels are engaged in illegal fishing or fishing on stocks that are not regulated or reported. IUU fishing is the greatest threat to fish stocks in the world today.

The Norwegian Pilot Guide is a description of the waters of the Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen – and a supplement to nautical charts.

Polar lows are intense and short-lived cyclones unique to the polar regions.  They can have fatal consequences and do great damage. Normally there are between 10 and 20 events in the Atlantic sector during the season from October to April.

The Directorate of Fisheries annually compiles large amounts of data from the fisheries and aquaculture industries in Norway. This data is combined in statistics showing the amount of fish caught in areas under Norwegian jurisdiction, and the amount of fish produced in Norwegian fish farms.