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Austevoll / Barentshavet: Snow Crab in Arctic Waters

Season 3 Episode 308

Take an unforgettable adventure to Austevoll and the Barents Sea, where coastal culture, sustainable fishing, and local history come to life. Discover the thriving snow crab industry, get close to the Arctic ice, and meet the next generation of fishermen learning the skills to sustain this vital heritage for years to come.

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2/19/2026
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Cod from Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)
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The team explores Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that’s famous for its Cod.
Faeroe Islands (Faroe Islands)
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Arne, Frida, and Stig travel like Vikings to an old Norse village in the Faroe Islands
Treasures from the Barents Sea (KJØLLEFJORD)
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The team explores Kjøllefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway.
Finnmark Plateau (Alta)
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The team travels to the Alta River in Finmark for fishing, reindeer stew and salmon!
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