With more than 25 years of research experience on issues related to the Shetland and Scottish fishing industry, Dr Chevonne Angus is taking up the newly-created post of scientific officer to support the Shetland Fishermen’s Association team with scientific input and working with external partners, including academic researchers and other fisheries associations.
‘The fishing industry is hugely important to the Shetland economy, and my appointment comes at a time when all sectors of the industry are facing multiple challenges,’ she said.
‘During my career I have championed the value of industry and academia working collaboratively to achieve robust science with meaningful benefits, and I look forward to continuing that ethos in this new role.’
Dr Angus joins the Shetland Fishermen’s Association from Shetland Islands Council, where she was Natural Heritage Officer in the Planning Department from August 2024 to July 2025.
Prior to that she was on the staff of the North Atlantic Fisheries College, which became the NAFC Marine Centre in 2008 and UHI Shetland in 2021. Her last role there was joint head of marine science and technology, leading across fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning while also giving strategic direction on research, teaching and learning.
She completed her PhD in Zoology on monkfish through the University of Aberdeen, while working at NAFC.
‘It’s great to welcome Chevonne to the team,’ said SFA executive officer Sheila Keith.
‘She has excellent knowledge of fisheries in Shetland and impeccable scientific credentials, both of which will serve the association and wider industry enormously.’
