The Icelandic Federation of Fishing Vessel Owners (SFS) believes that Iceland's membership in the European Union could lead to a reduction in the country's fishing quotas and a loss of jobs. The organization also noted that membership could open doors for foreign investment and ownership in the industry.

Heiðrún Lind Marteinsdóttir, head of the Icelandic Federation of Fishing Vessel Owners, stated that the findings of a University of Iceland report on the ownership of major fishing companies did not surprise the organization.

The chairman of the Federation of Icelandic Fishing Vessel Owners, Gunnþór Ingvason, stated that increased fishing fees could lead to layoffs despite billions in profit, advocating for better cooperation with the government over increased taxation to enhance national value creation.

The success of the Icelandic fishing industry is attributed to its control over marine resources and systematic, science-based fisheries management, which has fostered a robust sector creating value and diverse jobs.

Guðmundur Kristjánsson, CEO of Brim, an Icelandic fishing company, believes that the Danish newspaper Berlingske tidende has drawn an inaccurate picture of the Icelandic fishing industry, asserting that everything is transparent and compliant with national laws.

Heiðrún Lind Marteinsdóttir, CEO of the Federation of Icelandic Fishing Vessel Owners, expresses concern that foreign investment in the Icelandic fishing industry could negatively affect fish processing in the country.

Journalists covering Iceland's fishing industry reported warnings and threats, with a political blogger and a former captain from the country's largest fishing company advising caution regarding their journalistic coverage.