Fishing into the Future has launched a new promotional film “Business of Fishing” which aims to push the merits of its fisheries training course.
The short film follows the Robertson family from Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire as they embark on the course to further their understanding of fisheries science and management.
“I think it’s important for the younger generation to actually understand how fisheries are managed: this is something we’ve never been taught in the 34 years I’ve been fishing: how the science interacts with the fishing,” said Mark Robertson.
Business of Fishing is a training course developed and delivered by the industry-led charity Fishing into the Future as part of their Fisheries Resource Education Programme, in partnership with key representatives from the Scottish fishing industry.
Participants on the pilot two-day training course held back in June had the opportunity to learn first-hand from scientists and fishery managers, ask questions and explore different techniques for stock sampling and management.
Sessions included an introduction to oceanography, fish biology, and a stock assessment and modelling overview.
Following the successful pilot of the training in Scotland, there is demand for the course to run again in 2018. The concept for the training is based on the US-based ‘Marine Resource Education Program (MREP)’, with delivery and project management by Fishing into the Future, whose remit is to build prosperous and sustainable UK fisheries.
The project is funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, administered by Marine Scotland and Sainsbury’s.
