National Board of Fisheries (Sweden)

The National Board of Fisheries (Swedish: Fiskeriverket) was a Swedish government agency responsible for the management and conservation of fisheries resources and aquaculture in Sweden. It operated from 1948 until 2011.

Its primary functions included:

• Fisheries Management: Implementing and enforcing regulations related to fishing in Swedish waters, including quotas, fishing gear restrictions, and closed seasons.
• Aquaculture Regulation: Overseeing the sustainable development and management of aquaculture operations in Sweden.
• Fisheries Research: Conducting and supporting research related to fish stocks, fisheries ecosystems, and aquaculture practices.
• International Cooperation: Representing Sweden in international fisheries organizations and negotiations.
• Advisory Role: Providing advice to the Swedish government and other stakeholders on fisheries and aquaculture matters.

In 2011, the National Board of Fisheries was merged with other government agencies, including the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) and the Swedish Maritime Administration (Sjöfartsverket), to form the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (Havs- och vattenmyndigheten). The responsibilities of the former National Board of Fisheries are now handled by the Agency for Marine and Water Management. The merger was intended to improve coordination and efficiency in the management of marine and freshwater resources.