Iceland Responsible Fisheries for the benefit of future generations

Certified fisheries

Seven fisheries have been certified to the Iceland RFM certification programme: Cod, Golden Redfish, Haddock, Saithe, Ling, Tusk and Summer-spawning Herring.

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Cod

The certification of Iceland's cod fisheries in December 2010 was an important and historic milestone for the Icelandic seafood industry.

Golden redfish

Icelandic EEZ Golden Redfish fishery gained certification to the Icelandic FAO Based Responsible Fisheries Management Certification Programme May 2014.

Haddock

Haddock fisheries have been certified in to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries program since year 2013.

Saithe

Fisheries for saithe in Icelandic waters were certified to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries certification program in year 2013.

Ling

The ling has often been described as a fish that is between being a cod and an eel.

Tusk

Common size of Tusk in the catch is in the range of 40 to 75 cm. They can live up to 40 years.

Herring

Common size and weight of a full grown Herring is 30 cm and 500 gr. They can reach up to 50 cm.