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Halibut (Reinhardtius Hippoglossoides) hanging from traditional drying racks in Uummannaq, Greenland Fishing is a traditional practice in Lofoten, home to around 24,500 people and an area where fishing is as strong an industry as tourism.

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut processing, Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut fishing and preparation is a major industry in Uummannaq, where in Winter, fishing boats are replaced with traditional dog sleds. In 2010 the IUCN added the Greenland Halibut to the seafood red list of Threaten...

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut fishing, Uummannaq, Greenland Dog sleds, snowmobiles and cars can be found on the sea ice around Uummannaq, where traditional practice meets modernity in the name of fishing.

By Lawrence Hislop

Preparations for ice fishing in Uummannaq, Greenland A youngster prepares fishing tackle on the sea ice.

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut fishing, Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut is fished in Greenland year round from boats, or from holes in the ice that are reached by dog sled.

By Lawrence Hislop

Ice hole for Halibut fishing in Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut is fished in Greenland year round from boats, or from holes in the ice that are reached by dog sled.

By Lawrence Hislop

Boats in the ice, Uummannaq, Greenland The port on the small island of Uummannaq is not deep enough to allow cruise ships in, but sufficiently deep for fishing vessels and motorboats.

By Lawrence Hislop

Traditional dog sled, Greenland Fishing and hunting has been the primary industry for local Inuit residents for over 4500 years. The South Coast of the island has a number of small coves which provide suitable protection for fishing nets in the wi...

By Lawrence Hislop

Boats in the ice in Uummannaq, Greenland The vital fishing industry in Greenland is powered by a fleet of around 5850 boats of all shapes and sizes. Greenland is restricted by various legislative initiatives to ensure the sustainable use of their natural resour...

By Lawrence Hislop

Fishing boats in the harbour in Lofoten, Norway When the boats in Lofoten are frozen in the harbour, the locals take to the ice on traditional dog sleds to fish from holes in the ice.

By Lawrence Hislop

Dogs sleds in Uummannaq Village Uummannaq, situated on the west coast of Greenland, has been inhabited for over 4500 years by Inuits from the American Continent whose traditional hunting and fishing practices are the foundation of the industry here. Tr...

By Lawrence Hislop

Boats in Port, Uumannaq, Greenland Uummannaq is 700km North of the Arctic Circle, just North of Disko Island, Greenland. It experiences three months of the famous Midnight Sun - between May and August. The major industries (fishing and seal hunting) rely ...

By Lawrence Hislop

Dogsled team at dusk Ancient Inuit culture is alive and well and is the foundation of the fishing industry on the island of Uummannaq. Greenland Halibut is the most vital source of income and is fished year-round from holes in the ice, reach...

By Lawrence Hislop

Dogsled team at dusk, Uummannaq Greenland Halibut is the most vital source of income in recent times and is fished year-round from holes in the ice, reached by traditional dog-sled.

By Lawrence Hislop

Fish market Tuna fishing is a fundamental part of the economy and Seychelles is home to the Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) factory, one of the largest tuna canning plants in the world. Tuna make an annual migration right through the midd...

By Lawrence Hislop

Fish market It so happens that Tuna make an annual migration right through the Seychelles, making it ideally placed for Tuna fishing. The Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) factory, one of the largest tuna canning plants in the world, is house...

By Lawrence Hislop

Fishing vessels at port In the Seychelles the fishing industry is thriving, especially Tuna fishing. Commercial fishing is now at a point where it is as strong an industry in the region as tourism.

By Lawrence Hislop

Seal hunters near Ilulissat, Greenland Seal hunting is only legal in 5 countries: Greenland, Norway, Nambia, Russia and Canada. Traditionally, seal hunting, whaling and fishing have been the basis of the economy for the local Inuit population. Hunting in summ...

By Lawrence Hislop

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