"While wild-caught fisheries have long been the cornerstone of our exports, the expanding aquaculture sector emerges as a promising addition," said CEO of Fisheries Iceland, Heidrun Marteinsdottir.
The 2024 call, which exceeds EUR 1 million in funding, will prioritize projects dedicated to preventing farmed fish escapes and minimizing their consequences.
The Icelandic Parliament has approved additional funds to develop oversight of the country's burgeoning aquaculture industry, following the recent Arctic Fish salmon escape.
The Government of Iceland yesterday presented the draft of the new policy for fish farming, which emphasizes the preservation of the country's natural resources.
