2.5. Co-operation with Russia
Several stocks in the Barents Sea are shared and managed jointly between Norway and Russia as coastal states. In 1975 the two parties established the Joint Norwegian–Soviet (Russian now) Fisheries Commission, and in 1976 a framework agreement on mutual fisheries relations was signed [15], [16] and [17]. The Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission and its subcommittees meet regularly to discuss and decide on management issues, including technical measures. There is a common understanding that protection of juveniles is an essential part of responsible management, and the criteria and procedures for RTCs are jointly agreed. Both parties have restrictions on discarding in their legislation.