Farewell William:Industry pays tribute to fish farming champion and friend

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THE aquaculture industry, in Scotland and beyond, has paid tribute to William Dowds, Fish Farmer's former commercial manager and a legendary figure throughout the industry for many years. William passed away on August 3, aged 52, after a long battle withcancer.'It is very sad indeed to lose a friend- and such a passionate advocate of our industry- long before his time,' said Chris Hyde of Otaq.Nick Joy said: 'When I think of William the word 'irrepressible' comes to mind. He was endlessly enthusiastic about fish farming, new projects and innovation. While he was scathing of the industry's critics, I cannot but think of him with a smile on hisface, reminiscing or discussing the current situation.