Fishing and aquaculture account for around a third of the Shetland economy so the NAFC Marine Centre in Scalloway plays a vital role in skilling the current and future employees.
Suggested cuts in financial support for NAFC Marine Centre by Shetland Islands Council would undermine the important work the institution’s staff carry out for the fishing industry locally, nationally and internationally and would also have a detrimental effect on employment according to Simon Collins, executive officer of Shetland Fishermen’s Association and Brian Isbister, chief executive of the Shetland Fish Producers’ Organisation.
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