Norway’s Supreme Court hears Arctic snow crab case affecting oil, minerals
The case has far-reaching implications for the future of the waters off Svalbard.
January 25, 2023
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OSLO — Norway’s Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing arguments on whether EU ships can fish for snow crab off the Arctic islands north of Norway, in a case that could decide who has the right to explore for oil and minerals in the region.
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