Problems of User-Groups Participation in Norwegian Fisheries Management

Abstract

"The current crisis in the Norwegian fishing industry has triggered a public debate on the efficacy of fisheries management -- with special attention being paid to the role of user-groups in regulatory decision-making. Demands are being made for drastic changes in management structures, and the National Regulatory Council has come under heavy fire. Our paper describes the organization of the Norwegian system of fisheries management -- with special emphasis on the effects of user-group representation. The inherent conflicts within the Regulatory Council will be addressed, as well as the role of the Fishermen's Union."