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Greenland's Fishing Industry Struggles Amid Climate Crisis

3/6/2026

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Climate-change effects are reducing sea ice in Greenland's fjords.
Fisherman Helgi Áargil notes that last year his boat was trapped in ice.
This year has brought excessive rain.
Fishing accounts for up to 95% of Greenland's exports.
Overfishing is evident with smaller halibut being caught.

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Story summary

Climate-change effects are reducing sea ice in Greenland's fjords.
Fisherman Helgi Áargil notes that last year his boat was trapped in ice.
This year has brought excessive rain.
Fishing accounts for up to 95% of Greenland's exports.
Overfishing is evident with smaller halibut being caught.