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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 5 | 6.80 | 0.26% | +10% | 341,243 | 994 | $24,000 | 70$ |
| Totals | 5 | 341,243 | 994 | $24,000 | 70$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iceland:
Stefán Þórarinsson discussed various issues regarding the quota system in Iceland's fishing industry.
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Iceland:
Stefán reflects on the difficult state of Iceland's fishing industry before the quota system was implemented.
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Iceland:
Stefán Þórarinsson discusses the significant changes in Icelandic fisheries since the quota system was introduced in 1983.
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Iceland:
Stefán has worked as a consultant worldwide in the fishing industry.
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Iceland:
Stefán has extensive experience in the fishing industry and was involved in establishing the quota system in the last century.
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