Marine industry: Seafood sector growth provides viable career options

BORD Iascaigh Mhara, Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has launched a social media campaign calling on young people to consider the sector as a viable career option.

Worth over €850 million to the economy annually with a target of €1.5 billion sales by 2025, the sector is moving from a traditional bulk led commodity industry to an innovative growth industry with an excellent reputation on key international markets, particularly Asia, with exports increasing to this important market by 24% last year to €42 million.

“In order for the Seafood Sector to realise its full potential, new entrants and skills are vital along with the necessary investment in technology and training,” said Michael Keating, interim CEO and director of Fisheries & Training Development.