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The Lofoten fishery is still accounted to be one of the world's largest seasonal fisheries and is for many fishermen the most important source of income. [5] While large parts of the mid- and northern-Norwegian coast are suitable for cod-fishing, the majority of the cod was caught in Lofoten, making up for 40% - 50% of the total catch in the 1900s.
The Lofoten Stockfish Museum is devoted to the production of Norwegian stockfish, one of Norway's oldest export commodities. The Museum is located in an old fish landing station. The museum displays the process from when the fish is brought ashore until it is finally packaged and ready for export.
It was officially opened in June 1988 and has been receiving public grants since 1990. Several buildings offer varied exhibitions. The main themes are life in Lofoten Fishery over the past 200 years. The prime focus of the museum is life in the fishing village from approx. 1840 to 1960. [3] [4]
The islands have for more than 1,000 years been the centre of great cod fisheries, especially in winter, when the cod migrate south from the Barents Sea and gather in Lofoten to spawn. Bergen in southwestern Norway was for a long time the hub for further export of cod south to different parts of Europe, particularly so when trade was controlled ...
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Sund is a fishing village in Flakstad Municipality in the Lofoten district of Nordland county, Norway. [2] The settlement, with around 100 permanent residents, is located on the southwest coast of the island of Flakstadøya. The fishing village is considered to be one of oldest in Lofoten.
Several different fisheries are important, but the most significant are the winter-fisheries between Christmas and Easter. These fisheries are also known under the name Lofotfisket. The Cod, gadus morhua migrate from the Barents Sea to spawn along the coast of Lofoten and have to pass Vesterålen on its way. Hovdens location is excellent given ...