Cumbrae marine research centre under threat of closure

28 January 2013 Last updated at 05:12 ET Help

Residents on the Isle of Cumbrae on the Clyde say the possible closure of a marine research centre will devastate the island's economy.

Around 30 staff are employed at the facility which is a centre of excellence for research into marine biodiversity and microbiology.

They have been told it will shut unless more than £500,000 a year can be found to cover its running costs.

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