Abstract
Many fishing communities in Iceland have been facing socio-economic and demographic challenges during the past decades. Privatisation and centralisation of the fishing industry have altered the livelihood and economic structure of many small and remote settlements around the Icelandic coast. Attracting new business and developing innovative strategies have proven to be difficult. Several communities opted for heavy industries and large-scale projects. Three communities in Northeast Iceland have been following a similar strategy and developed a harbour project for future trans-Arctic shipping. It can also be considered Iceland's response to the growing attention for new shipping routes in the Arctic. Combining theories of the Blue Economy and community resilience, this chapter also includes results from a survey about local perceptions of this project. This chapter focuses on local perceptions and knowledge as well as potential coastal community impacts. Potential conflicts will be identified between different groups within the three villages.
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