Stefán Þórarinsson

Stefán Þórarinsson is a seasoned expert in the fishing industry, recognized for his significant contributions to the establishment of the fishing quota system in Iceland during the last century. He has served as a consultant for governments worldwide on fisheries management and has been vocal about the inefficiencies of small boat coastal fishing. In a recent discussion, he criticized the economic waste associated with coastal fishing practices, arguing that they fail to maximize resource utilization and burden the labor market. His extensive experience has led him to witness the cyclical failures of fisheries management policies over the past 35 years, emphasizing the need for more sustainable approaches.