The knowledge basis for the update of the “Integrated Management Plan for the Norwegian Part of the Barents Sea and the Areas outside Lofoten” was presented 15th of April. The Management Forum (overarching body for the process) presented a report on the update of the integrated management plan for the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea – Lofoten. The report is made in cooperation with the Monitoring Group and the Risk Management Group.
The report shows that the most important fisheries resources are in good condition, while the status of most of the seabird populations have changed for the worse at a disturbing speed. The probability for incidents related to traffic at sea or petroleum activities is considered to be low, but the consequences on the environment and on society of such incidents may be substantial.
Russian name: Barentsevo More
Size: 1.4 million km2 in surface area (approximately four times as large as Norway).
Depth: Average depth = 230 m, Maximum depth = 500 m
Fisheries: Bottom fish such as cod, haddock, Greenland halibut, long rough dab, and redfish. Other commercially important species include: capelin; northern shrimp; minke whales, and harp seals
Special features:
Faglig forums rapport 2010 (PDF) (OBS: only in Norwegian)