Tuesday, October 11, 2011

UK aquaculture gets Boost from EFF

The UK aquaculture industry is getting investment from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) to the tune of £245,000 (US$383,211.) which will be invested in education and training facilities. The grant is going to Sparsholt college in Winchester and will be put towards a new modern £490,000 (US$766,423.) fish hatchery, and will replace the existing hatchery that is over 35 years old. The learning manager at the college said "Such a significant grant recognises the importance of ensuring that the next generation looking to pursue a career in this sector do so with the appropriate qualifications acquired in facilities which mirror that of industry". Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.
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