Traditionally, fishing between Sweden and Norway has not had any sharp borders.
- We have fished in each other's waters and built a system where we fish according to a certain pattern and it has always worked, says Peter Ronelöv Olsson, chairman of the Swedish fishermen's producer organization (SFPO).
Halved volumes
But after Brexit, new negotiations on European fishing waters have been forced to take shape and new-age conflicts have surfaced.
Among other things, Norway wants to reduce the EU's quotas for cod fishing off Svalbard, which the EU countries oppose.
Now the negotiations between the three parties have broken down.
And without a valid agreement in place, EU countries will not be allowed to fish in Norwegian waters and vice versa.
This has consequences for Swedish shrimp fishermen who during this time of year usually fish in parts of the North Sea that belong to Norway.
- The large volumes come from there, says Peter Ronelöv Olsson.
The conflict may become apparent to Swedish consumers.
Sweden's fishermen's producer organization reckons that the supply of fresh shrimp can be halved until an agreement is in place, which can also lead to higher prices.
- If there is no solution, it will be felt in the counters, says Peter Ronelöv Olsson.
Affects future stocks
The situation also risks having a negative impact on future shrimp stocks.
When Swedish and Danish fishermen are closed off from the North Sea, the pressure will be higher in the Skagerak, where the shrimp are currently roaming.
Fishing too hard there can affect future populations.
- It is not good for the stock.
You have to try to balance the fishing pressure, says Peter Ronelöv Olsson.