Guðmundur Haukur Jakobsson

politician

Guðmundur Haukur Jakobsson is the vice chairman of the Fishing Association of Blöndu and Svartár, known for his advocacy on issues related to the management of fish populations and transparency from governmental institutions. Recently, he raised concerns regarding the handling of information about escaped farmed salmon, questioning the lack of communication from organizations like Hafrannsóknastofnun, Fiskistofa, and MAST. His comments have highlighted a growing frustration among local fishing communities about the perceived secrecy and inefficiency in addressing the implications of fish escapes on both the environment and fishing practices.