International law in Arctic waters: Disputes over catching snow crab in Svalbard in the broader context of the exploration of natural resources
Journal: Czech Polar Reports
Year: 2026

The importance of fisheries in the Arctic region is on the increase as climate change results in natural resources, both biological and non-biological, becoming more accessible. Catching snow crab, which is a non-native species in the Barents Sea, has contributed to an ongoing dispute between Norway, the European Union and some other states on the status of the waters surrounding the archipelago of Svalbard and fishing rights. Disagreements among the affected states over the management of the va