Department for Aquaculture

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Department for Aquaculture is responsible for all matters related to the aquaculture industry. There is a wide range of topics in the department's portfolio, aquaculture policy and management, environmental sustainability of the aquaculture industry including fish health and –welfare, and licensing rules.

The department consists of the following sections

  • Section for Aquaculture policy and economy

    Director Kjersti P. Vartdal

  • Section for Aquaculture management

    Director Vegard Haukeland