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Traditional racks for the drying of cod (Gadus Morhua) in Lofoten, Norway The production of salt fish dates back over 1000 years in Norway and the fish has become a main ingredient in Mediterranean, West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian cuisines. In Norway the fish is dried outdoors by the...

By Lawrence Hislop

Traditional racks for the drying of cod (Gadus Morhua) in Lofoten, Norway Fish to be dried in the traditional manner in Lofoten is hung on racks for a calculated amount of time, depending on the size of the individual fish. Around 16 weeks is the average length of time for fish to dry, based o...

By Lawrence Hislop

Dried fish, traditional produce in Lofoten, Norway Fishing is a traditional practice in Lofoten, home to around 24,500 people and an area where the industry is as strong as tourism.

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut (Reinhardtius Hippoglossoides) on drying racks, Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut is a deepwater fish found in abundance in the fjords of West Greenland, where it has been harvested for centuries and is considered a delicacy when air-dried outdoors for a number of months .

By Lawrence Hislop

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

Large reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) during herding, Finnmark, Norway Reindeer herding is a practice traditionally undertaken by the Sami people, who have been doing it since the 17th century. They herd their reindeer across the land spanning Northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, le...

By Lawrence Hislop

Gathered reindeer herd (Rangifer Tarandus), Finnmark, Norway Reindeer have in the past been traded by Norway's indigenous Sami people for their meat and fur or used for labour and trade - in the place of money.

By Lawrence Hislop

Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) herding, Finnmark, Norway Reindeer herders in the Arctic today face various challenges related to land use, climate change and traditional practices and changes in their societies. There are currently around 2.5 million semi-domesticated reindeer...

By Lawrence Hislop

Marking reindeer, Finnmark, Norway For the Sami, melting and warming Arctic areas mean more accessible Arctic areas. As the Arctic become more accessible, indigenous people in these areas will face major cultural and economic changes, requiring an underst...

By Lawrence Hislop

Large reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) during herding, Finnmark, Norway Large-scale climate changes in the Arctic may influence the foraging conditions for reindeer. Reindeer herders in the Northern Hemisphere rely on green, herb plants in Summer and pastures with little snow and access to l...

By Lawrence Hislop

Reindeer herding (Rangifer Tarandus), Finnmark, Norway Increases in temperature and precipitation can affect Reindeer pastures in a variety of ways that may influence conditions for reindeer. For instance, increased temperature in autumn can delay both the arrival of snow, a...

By Lawrence Hislop

Young reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) during herding, Finnmark, Norway Threats to Reindeer in the Arctic Circle are a result of various factors which will in turn effect herders’ income and livelihood. These factors include predation, global warming causing changes in Arctic biodiversity an...

By Lawrence Hislop

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