AG-Fisk was set up in 2009 and takes over many of the functions of the former working groups NAF and MiFi. AG-Fisk is the operative body of EK-FJLS (Fisheries and Aquaculture), and attends to project administration for the committee of senior officials. The primary function of AG-Fisk is to implement the strategies established by EK-FJLS (Fisheries and Aquaculture) and the Nordic Council of Ministers, and to perform an advisory function towards EK-FJLS (Fisheries and Aquaculture) and the NCM.