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VIRTUAL TOUR OF A TURBOT AND HALIBUT FISH FARM

Interview


A picture of the owner Joe McElwee


The farm site office 

Name: Joe McElwee
Occupation: Owner
How many workers are employed on the fish farm?
6 full-time workers and 2 part-time workers
What is your background?
I was involved in salmon farming for fifteen years
How have technologies improved/changed the work carried out on the farm?
Technological development continues to bring improvements to the workings of the farm.
Describe a working day for you?
A working day can involve the following:
  • Cleaning of fish tanks
  • Maintenance of machinery
  • Grading and counting of fish
  • Construction of new tanks or buildings
  • Administration work
  • Harvesting fish
Is the farm open to visitors?
Yes
When is the busiest time of year for you on the fish farm, and why?
All year as we have consistent work to do all the time
What is your future strategy for the farm?
To develop and expand into additional tonnage and new species

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