Meeting with Bivdu

Our researchers maintain good contact with the leaders of both organisations and update each other on various occasions – as an example of mutual co-research. This applies not only to salmon, but both organisations have a broader aim that involves a more overarching systemic understanding of how salmon, whether we are talking about Atlantic salmon or pink salmon, fits into a much larger interconnected system. Ocean, fjord, river, landscape, quotas, fishing gear, predators, industry, food, and sustainability are interconnected as part of a greater whole. In this way, both organisations are part of what also forms the foundation of the BIRGEJUPMI project.

At the meeting with Bivdu on 2 March, the focus was on establishing a supervisory committee for Bivdu’s board and organisation, which is very positive and increases visibility, advisory capacity, and activity. Jan-Erik was elected to the supervisory committee, along with a small group of fishers from various locations. The meeting participants were spread out along the entire Finnmark coast.

In June 2025, Bivdu organised also a major stockfish conference in Mehamn, that our WP2 members participated in.