Alf Håkon Hoel

Alf Håkon Hoel is a Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where he contributes to research and teaching in marine resource management, environmental politics, and polar affairs. His work is deeply embedded in Arctic and northern marine policy, with a strong emphasis on sustainable fisheries and ocean governance.

His research interests include Marine Resource Management, Environmental Politics, Polar Affairs, International Fisheries Governance, and the Geopolitics of the Arctic. He explores how science informs policy, particularly through institutions like the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), and advocates for integrated, ecosystem-based approaches to ocean management.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Arctic marine systems, covering topics such as oil spill risks to polar cod, area-based conservation measures (OECMs), climate change adaptation in fisheries, and the evolving legal and political frameworks governing Arctic waters. His work often bridges science, policy, and international cooperation.

Hoel is actively involved in several research initiatives, including the MARA (Marine Resource Management and Development) group and projects such as ARC-Change, DOGA, and SUDARCO, which examine the impacts of climate change and geopolitical shifts on marine governance. He collaborates with international bodies including ICES, PICES, and PAME.

He has authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and policy commentaries, and his work appears in leading journals such as Aquatic Toxicology, Marine Policy, Progress in Oceanography, and Polar Research. He also contributes to public discourse through platforms like Nordlys and Forskning.no.