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SCILLY ISLES FISHERMAN GETS FUNDING FOR SHELLFISH STORAGE Mark Pender, a shellfish fisherman from the Isles of Scilly, has gained Objective 1 fisheries funding to develop a holding area for crab storage and boiling premises in his garden shed. Currently the fisherman stores his shellfish in store pots at sea and has to pick up crab as and when the market demands. This is very dangerous, as, in all weathers he rows out to the pots, so by converting his shed he will have a safe storage area. The project will also enable crab to be boiled ready to supply catering businesses on the Islands. The quality of both live and cooked shellfish will be improved due to reduced handling of the shellfish to meet market needs. This project will secure one full time job as a fisherman and secure two summer jobs. Alison Elvey, Objective One Programme Manager has stated "I am very pleased to see Isles of Scilly fishermen taking advantage of the funding on offer. This project demonstrates how fishermen can support their businesses by undertaking small scale processing and meeting market demand."Mark Pender commented "I am most grateful for the Objective 1 funding that has enabled me to carry the project forward and make my fishing business more sustainable. I will be able to offer an improved service to my customers." |
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