"Few people have contributed more to research and innovation in the fisheries sector than Sigurjón Arason, Matís' chief engineer and professor at the University of Iceland," says the author of Morgunblaðið in an interview with Sigurjón on the occasion of his 70th birthday last weekend.
"The strength of the industry is based on several factors, such as the knowledge building that has taken place, how many well-educated people in the fishing industry, and how hard the companies and the scientific community have worked together. The prevailing view within the industry is that it is the common goal of all of us, on behalf of the Icelandic fishing industry, to beat all competitors, "says Sigurjón in the article, among other things.
The interview with Sigurjón can be read in its entirety here.