Socioeconomic research

Scientific research on natural resource-based occupations and those who benefit from the environment.

The research has three main areas of emphasis:

Fishing in winter time. Photo: P. Salmi

1. The research on food studies the production of fish, game and reindeer for consumption and the structure of the market. Methods for improving the selection and quality of products and services are sought by developing aquaculture methods, for example.
2. The research on natural resources concentrates on exploiting our natural live resources. Economic, sociological and biological perspectives are explored in the study of the use and users of natural resources.
3. There is a separate area of research for experiences and recreational activities linked with fisheries, game and reindeer. Up to now, the research has concentrated on recreational fishing.

Social, economic and aquaculture production research linked with fisheries, game and reindeer husbandry is carried out by the Socioeconomic and Aquaculture Research Unit. The unit also provides expert services.

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