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Coastal fishing brings life to Iceland's Suðureyri village

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Álfdís Hrefna Þorleifsdóttir expresses gratitude for growing up in Suðureyri, a village of about 300 people, appreciating its community, business, and nature.
  • She works as a summer relief operator at the harbor in Suðureyri, where around 50 boats are active in coastal fishing.
  • The coastal fishing season has been successful, keeping Álfdís busy with weighing catches from the numerous boats operating from the village.

Álfdís Hrefna Þorleifsdóttir finds deep satisfaction in her connection to Suðureyri, a small village of approximately 300 residents nestled in the Westfjords of Iceland. "I am very grateful to have grown up here and to be in good contact with the community, business life, and nature," she stated.

This summer, Álfdís is working at the harbor's weigh station, a crucial role during the bustling coastal fishing season. Suðureyri is a hub for this activity, with about 50 boats operating from its shores. Four of these are larger plastic vessels, with two equipped with baiting machines, actively participating in the fishery.

I am very grateful to have grown up here and to be in good contact with the community, business life, and nature.

— Álfdís Hrefna ÞorleifsdóttirÁlfdís Hrefna Þorleifsdóttir describing her connection to her hometown of Suðureyri.

"Coastal fishing brings a lot of life to the community during the summer," Álfdís noted. The catches from these boats have been good this season, ensuring she has plenty to do at the weigh station. She has been working there for the past six summers, witnessing firsthand the vital role of fishing in sustaining the village's economy and way of life.

Coastal fishing brings a lot of life to the community during the summer.

— Álfdís Hrefna ÞorleifsdóttirÁlfdís Hrefna Þorleifsdóttir on the impact of the fishing season in Suðureyri.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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