Snow crab fisheries in Svalbard

This procedure concerns a legal dispute between the European Union and Norway regarding fishing rights for snow crabs in the waters around the Svalbard archipelago. The core of the issue is whether snow crabs are classified as fish or crustaceans, which determines who has the right to manage and exploit these resources.

The outcome affects EU fishing fleets and Norwegian authorities. It will determine whether EU vessels can continue to fish for snow crabs in the region without adhering to Norwegian regulations.